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Reflector

Griffith Hi g h School

600 N. Wiggs Ave.

Griffith . Ind. 46319
Vol.41 1982

Academics

Student Life

Sports

People

118

Ads

141

Hallway confinement. Junior Sherri Nordyke
resorts to the solitude of a hallway to make up
homework.

First for everything. Senior Ed Konopasek holds
the Sectional trophy after the victory over
Hammond High.

It's summer

Summer is considered to
begin officially when
students hear the ringing
of the bell for the last time
on that June day at 11:55 p.m.
At this time they rush from
school to begin vacation.

Some believe that one of
the most welcomed aspects of
summer is the absense of the
6:30 A.M. alarm blaring: "good
morning." Late sleepers
finally drag themselves
from bed, and forgo their
dreams to engage in their
summer intentions.

Those who are inquisitive
rally to the softball park
for an exciting game or some
spicy gossip, which they
believe is a necessity.

The elite, who have
access to a car, are found
cruising the streets late

at night, haunting well-
known places, searching
for some excitement. After
what seems like 100 miles
of driving, they eventually
end up at Shakeys, only to
discover their wallet is empty
as well as their gas tank.

Conversely, some groups
of boys and girls pile in
cars and scatter to nearby
beaches to play Frisbee,
build sandcastles and dive
into waves while at the
same time basking in the
sun. Whatever the method
the end result for most is
fried skin and freckles.

As the days wind down,
all the cherished
activities soon become
just good memories
of another summer gone by
too fast.

Volunteer work. Showing
their community spirit
alumna Diana Bock and Mr.
Ray Weaver paint the train
depot as part of a program
sponsored by the town.

Knowing that vacation will
soon be ending, senior Rick
Bereolos attends St. Mary's
Western Day's Festival for
one last taste of summer.
Rick volunteered to help
his church at this festivity.

At the annual, A Park full of
Art, junior Mike Price
points out that it is not
necessary to be a flower
child to enjoy a pretty
petunia painting.

I love a parade. To some
people a parade is candy,
clowns and floats; but to
the band and Pantherettes
it symbolizes hard work
and long practices.

Whatever the outcome of
Julie Russell's tennis
career, she's moving in the
right direction with
lessons from senior
Denise Fratter.

The mad chemist. Senior
Larry Troksa mixes some
chemicals to help the
outcome of his experiment
Labs were the major part
of advanced chemistry.

I can't believe

This is vacation

Summer. It is commonly
defined as the warmest
season of the year, and to
the average student, fresh
out of school, it signifies
warm days in the sun,
afternoons watching soaps,
and evenings going to
softball games or catching
the latest flick.

Those reflections of
summer tend gradually to
fade away as summer school
starts. Advanced chemistry
students begin their
titrations and unknowns
while others, wishing to
excel in the art of driving,
drag themselves from bed
at 6 a.m. to practice
getting on and off
Region expressways.

Others, craving for money,

spend their vacation
working at odd jobs,
from painting the
train depot to teaching
youngsters to hit a
tennis ball.

Traveling also plays a
role in the summer as
many students migrate
to college campuses for
workshops for journalists,
band members or athletes.
These individuals spend
time learning ideas or
techniques to bring
back and share
with fellow students.

As summer comes to
an end, these students
contemplate about it
and ask themselves, “Was
this really vacation?"

Students find themselves
spending their summer in a
classroom on wheels. Driving
instructor Frank Burke
leads students on the road
to driving proficiency.

Even though the journalism
workshop at Ball State
University required a lot
of work, junior Beth
Galambos still found time
to meet new friends.

Shopping around. Before the
school year begins junior
Lisa Jamison checks the
prices to assure that she
obtains the best buy and
the tops in quality.

First step in starting
over. Registration signifies
the beginning of another
year. Junior Barb Sopkowski
enters the school building
to receive her schedule.

School's

’ | 'he crowds at Fayva and
■l’ the Gap, the traffic jams
at the Mall and the supply
sales at Venture signify
signs of getting ready
for school to begin.

The realization that
vacation is ending occurs
after registration notes
are received. What follows
is a long list of chores
to be done.

The first step for
getting ready is a number
of shopping jaunts to
buy school attire. Then
come major preparations
such as going to bed at
9 p.m. and arising at 6 a.m.
Lifting weights, getting
haircuts and modifyng

I can't believe

starting

daily routines are a few
other provisions made
for school's starting.

Hesitant students struggle
into the school when
registration day arrives.

Clad in dresses and suits
each takes his place
before the camera,
nervously hoping that
every hair is in place.

Next, students
receive their schedules,
and attempt to locate
their lockers while
simultaneously
memorizing combinations.

Wearily, they all
traipse home, trying to
suppress thoughts of the
oncoming school year.

While others are catching

the last ray of sun, the
janitors are readying the
nails, which will soon be
filled with reluctant
back-to-schoolers.

Muscle Maneuver. Sophomore
Mark Adams works out with
the leg press to insure
toned and flexible muscles
needed for playing sports
or just looking good.

I can't believe

These wheels

5 ome hike it, some bike
it, some slide it; but we
all do it. Somehow,
someway, we all travel
from home to school and
back and forth, and back
and forth . . .

For many, the daily
gauntlet begins with an
angry alarm clock, a
slurped bowl of sogged
Wheaties and the
overzealous massage of
the school bus galloping
over railroad crossings
in 1-2-3 easy jolts.

Ah, the school bus:
possessing all the simple
grace of a two-legged
rhino, the light touch
of Hulking Hilda the
muscled masseuse and the
quiet purring of a
choking cat. Yet in
spite of their shortcomings,
buses have been adopted
by many as a second home.
Many choose these sputtering
behemoths to study, eat
and sleep in. Buses.

Bless them, they need, it.

Yet, as some ride in the
bellies of these big yellow
dragons, others are forced
to brave the weather alone.
Oh, the joys of walking in
the cold: the fun of
enduring. That cold blue
smile on a friend's lips,
that stinging bleakness,
fondly reminiscent of
Jack London's “To Build A
Fire," that sheepish look
of embarrassment as one
realizes just how easy it
is to slip on the ice.

But in spite of adversity,
most people make it to
school and thaw out, just
in time to leave.

While some ride in the
bellies of big yellow
dragons and others brave
the weather, there is still
another group, a very
select group: those who
drive a car to school.

Motorcycle mania. While
walking and hitching a ride
are the usual ways of getting
to school, motorcycles are
getting popular with those
lucky enough to afford them.

These people rise in the
morning, eat an unhastened
bowl of Cheerios, and
climb nonchalantly into
their stately Pintos. They
blare their radios as they
pass the school bus; they
laugh coldly as they pass
puffing pedestrians.

But suddenly they
are thrown into a frenzy
as the Pinto chokes and
coughs and breaths its
last, and the silent beast
is pulled to the side of
the road. The heaving
school bus rocks by
dangerously close with
arms and heads flailing
out like the limbs of a
centipede, and soon the
puffing pedestrians pass,
drooling with glee to see
another condemned.

Beat the hike, ride your
bike. The rise in gas prices
has affected many people
and riding his bike is Mr.
Charles Harkin's way of
solving the problem.

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The bus. To some the bus is
regarded as a four-wheeled
vehicle with many seats. To
these students the bus
is the only way of
getting to and from school.

While some travel to school in

buses or cars, other such as
junior Tom Schmidt and
sophomore Ken Gilbert resort to
the oldest transportation
known — walking.

I can't believe

It's Monday

The 8 a.m. bell echoed
through the empty halls.

She scurried to her first
hour class wondering how
she would make it through
the day. She had been
awake only two hours, and
already had missed her bus,
done battle with a jammed
locker and slipped on a
twinkie wrapper on the back
stairs. She braced herself
at the thought of what else
could happen on such a day.

The teacher entered the
room. "Hola class!" he
exclaimed, "Como estan?"

She burrowed deeper into
her seat, remembering how she
detested foreign languages.

Her next class was
algebra. "2x + 3=47" said
the teacher.

"22" she confidently
said, recalling that math
was her favorite subject.

She left behind her
problems of logarithms to
pick up the study of
Rembrandt and Picasso. She
anticipated art class,
because drawing and painting
were her specialties.

Lunch time had finally
arrived. With only 30
minutes to spare, she

jumped into her car and
zoomed down the street. She
sat in McDonalds dining
room inhaling a Big Mac
with cheese, while
simultaneously doing her
homework. As she gobbled
down her last french fry
she realized she had only
three minutes to whiz back
down Cline, run the 4-way
stops at Raymond and Pine
and find a spot in the
school parking lot. But
despite her best efforts,
she arrived 10 minutes
late for class, therefore
receiving her first tardy.

Hearing a lecture and
watching a movie weren't
the most exciting things
as fourth and fifth hour
crawled by slowly. Then it
was sixth hour and time for
english. She zipped to
class, hoping it would
pass by quickly, but to her
dismay it didn't. She
scribbled five pages of
notes and discovered that
she had to write a 10-page
term paper by next week.

The first Monday had
ended, as she left the
building with thoughts
of the year ahead.

Monday mixup. Needing
advice, junior Kip Eley
consults the right person,
as he asks counselor, Mrs.
Janeet Howell, for assistance
in correcting his schedule.

Seeing is not always
believing. Junior Suzanne
Morgan is unable to grasp
the fact that school has
begun as she dreams of other
things she could be doing.

Monday dreamer. Although
the weekend is over, junior
Freddy Sanchez daydreams,
recalling the events of the
past two days, instead of
taking Algebra 3-4 notes.

Biology Basics. Mr. William
Stamos, Biology teacher,
reviews his lessons is
preparation for the oncoming
school year. Mr. Stamos was
the only new faculty member

Education fallout. Stacking
too many books on the top
compartment finally takes
its toll as senior Cindy
Welch's locker pops open
under the strain of overload

To some, lockers are of no
great significance, but to
senior Joanne Kregel and
junior Michele Simac,
decorating them represents
showing their school spirit.

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I can't believe

This !#$%&* locker

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leftover paper bag lunches,
pom pons and between-class
snacks sandwiched between
books are a few of the
things stored in
students' lockers.

The day of registration
serves as an introduction,
to your closet

away from home. The moment
you look at the combination
and attempt unsuccessfully to
open it on first try
determines the relationship
you and your locker will
endure. If opened easily
it ends up without
a scratch. If it won't
open after the third try,
its inevitable destiny is

bumps, bruises and dents.

Besides using it as a
tension releaser, a locker
is a blessing in disguise
for girls in Booster club.

It is a way of getting
close to that special
someone by decorating his
locker with edible goodies.

Eventually comes the
annual spring locker
cleaning, when every
student, like it or not,
pays his respects to the
locker. It's as much of a
required chore as cleaning
your closet at home.

Whatever the reasons
for using a locker, the
bottom line is: What
would you do without it?

Share and share alike.

Junior Deneen Johnson and
senior Dave Lattin decide
on the locker space division,
realizing both tne advantages
and disadvantages of sharing.

To get around is a problem
for those students who are
just entering high school.
Sophomore Tina Schmell
tries to locate her locker
on the first day of school.

Taste! Some lockers have
taste in the form of goodies
but others have it in the
form of art. One art class
student adorned his locker
with painted scenery.

Chem-symptom of
contagious disease

Whether by their own desire to
develop and sharpen their skills, or
by the overly ambitious designs of a
counselor, many students find
themselves

taking hard classes (scientifically
classified as brainus-ache-us). But
is this all there is to it? Are these
classes just for developing and
sharpening skills? Or do these classes
instill something terrible in people:
a subversive disease implanted in the
student possessing and compelling
him

to do shocking things he would
ordinarily never do. As stunning
as it may seem, it is all true.

Science is one department which
sows the seeds of this evil, and many
are led toward the field of science

by the example of tv's Carl Sagan. The
disease starts when the naive
sophomore

takes Biology 1-2, and finds that work
is required to pass the class. He
works and excels, and eventually
begins to delight in the taxing labor.
As the malignancy grows, the student
uncringingly disects a fetal pig in
Biology 3-4, relishes discussion of
icky, slimy huhtan organs and after
taking Chemistry 1-2 and Physics,
becomes haughty, often endulging
himself in enigmatic midnight strolls
beneath the frosty glare of a full
moon, muttering molecular weights
and reciting motion equation.

The difficult mathematics courses
are also transmitters of this invisible
disease, and so those interested in
medicine, engineering, chemistry,
physics or teaching must also beware
this subversive malady. The intense

(continued on pg. 16 )

Working with the mind

Differentiate to find the derivative. Senior Read Below the miniscus after filling the

Larry Troksa applies this rule in calculus with graduated cylinder with a solution. Seniors
the help of a TI-58 calculator. Calculators Rich Kirk and Chuck Hess measure the correct

are a must in this advanced math course. amount to the nearest hundredth of a millimeter.

The great sacrifice. Instead of using those 30
precious minutes during the day for eating,
juniors Terry Fines and John Veronesi skip
lunch for a few minutes of intent study.

From paramecium to blood cells. Biology 1-2
students become microscopically inclined as they
study specimens. Sophomores Darla Lindell and
Sue Siurek find that being partners is helpful.

Inch by inch. Junior Rich Marlow discovers
that drafting requires precision as well as
patience to construct a drawing. Drafting
is one of the elective courses offered.

Monster victimizes
business majors

(continued from pg. 14)

study inflicted by plane and solid
geometry often leads the student to
become a recluse within his mind, like
a point on a plane in the space of his
head. And with Algebra 3-4 the
malignancy multiplies, the student often
waking his family shouting phrases like,
"A new five by five determinant is
a matrix!" After trigonometry, analytic
geometry and calculus, these poor victims
have been known to paint mathematical
formulas on water towers and bridges.

Many business majors also fall to
this possessive monster. After the
typing courses, many show the symptoms
of the disease. Some begin speaking in
abbreviations, others send their friends
incoherent tabulations and others still
begin to speak in mindless sentences
such as, "Did the bugle corps toot with
the usual vigor for the queen?";
sentences so common to typing exercises.
Clerical procedures and accounting
only make the malady worsen. Worried

(continued on pg. 19)

L Working with the mind

Proofs, polygons, and parallelograms. Mrs.
Susie ElNagger, math teacher, assists
sophomore Kurt McConnell with his
problems in plane and solid geometry.

What will science think of next? Dissatisfied
with the accuracy of a graduated cylinder,
senior Lupe Sallas uses the pipette to
measure out a minute mixture.

Absense makes the pencil grow shorter. Senior
Bob Grabinski finds solace sitting in the
hall as he attempts to make up work that piled
up while he was absent.

Don't look at what you are doing! Typing is a
course that requires speed and accuracy without
being able to glance at the keys. Senior Kelly
Jansen takes a quick look for mistakes.

Buenos dias, Senor. Sophomore Ed Kliza listens
to tapes which help him hear the correct
pronunciation of Spanish words. Tapes are
an asset to foreign language studies.

College, success
malignancy cure

(continued from pg. 16)

parents note that their son had cleaned
his room, has labeled everything for
cross reference, and begs to balance
their checkbooks. What a horrendous
manifestation of this depravity: the
de-human-ization of a student and the
de-pigoen-ization of his room.

Advanced Grammer and Advanced
Composition are also carriers of this
disease. Some so insane, constantly
seeing misspellings and bad wordings
in graffiti, others insist on giving
their teachers a well-composed, weekly
evaluation of the teacher's use and
misuse of grammar. One student even
went so far as to give his family
compositions on personal hygiene
as Christmas presents.

And what of foreign languages?

Have you ever heard someone speak
pig latin in Spanish? It isn't pretty.

Heed this warning then, and beware
the hard classes, for they have driven
many to college and from there to success.

Working with the mind

It's balanced. Senior Mary Cieslak attempts
to weigh out the correct number of grams of
a substance in order to complete and satisfy
her experiment in Chemistry 1-2.

Chorus Calisthenics. As a warm up before singing,
choir members place one hand behind the ear and
the other in front of the face. This exercise
enables them to see if they are in tune.

Roger Staubach, image of Jolly Jock

As we travel through the world of
classes, we come to a special land
where classes require physical
exertion. In this land we see many
different kinds of classes, and in
these classes we find a plethora of
adverse types of people.

First, we observe the Jolly Jocks
(and Jockettes) in Physical Education.
To them, P.E. means finely tuned
muscles and well developed skills;
these people will grow up to be the
Roger Staubachs and Chris Everts of
their day. Also in P.E., we find
their less coordinated second cousins,
the Unjolly Jocks. To these people,
P.E. means a cold shower and wet

hair for the rest of the day; these
people sometimes grow up to be the
Howard Cosell's of their generation.

Then we find the Crafty Characters
in Arts and Crafts. Construction of
everything from belts to pantyhose
dolls are these students concerns.

In Ceramics, we find the Mud
Slingers who make pottery in the old
tradition of their primordal ancestors,
The Men of Muddlehead. The Mud
Slingers learn in only two years the
art that their Muddlehead ancestors
took three centuries to develop.

Close relatives of the Mud Slingers

(continued on pg. 23)

Working with the body

Modern wonder. La Machine makes it easier
to shred potatoes but doesn't completely
minimize the work. Junior Carla Smiedzinski
slices them to enable their fitting.

Sew easy. Before any cutting and sewing can
begin, senior Sue Pearson must decide what
pattern meets her requirements. She finds that
sewing yields a credit and augments her future.

Without the encouragement and cheering of a
crowd, senior Jeff Kistler still attempts to
make a touchdown pass. Playing football is
one aspect of physical education.

Master craftsman. In an attempt to be precise,
sophomore Gerry Nisle measures the exact amount
of wood needed to finish making
a jewelry box in woods class.

Band on the run. Junior Terry Johnson and
sophomore Rick Fuoss do their homework outside
on the football field during fourth hour.

They march and play to prepare for performances.

Angry Picassos
call work abstract

(continued from pg. 20)

in Ceramics are the Picasso People
in Drawing and Painting. These
valiant but barbaric people have been
known to attack bare canvasses with
nothing more than a sharpened pencil
and a handful of camel's hair paint
brushes. When their brush projects do
not turn out as they had planned, some
of these people have been known to
simply add a few angry blotches of
red and say that the painting is
"abstract." The most intense Picasso
People take six semesters worth of
Drawing and Painting.

Then in Wood Shop we find the
chislers who become skilled with
their hands, able to create beautiful
things from scraps and pieces of wood.
These people are closely related to
the Goodwrench Guys in machine shop
who learn about engines.

In the business department, one
can find the Phlapping Phalanges,
those who take typing and shorthand.
Though the rest of the bodies stay
relatively calm, their fingers do
the Highland Fling.

(continued on pg. 25)

What's cooking? After preparing a dish, senior
Tim Leonhardt pours leftover drippings into a
can ready for disposal. Students cook both
gourmet and traditional meals in cooking class.

Working with the body

Belly chop. A form of working with the body was
represented during Spirit Week when junior
Cheryl Wyatt not only dressed in a karate suit
but also tried her skills on senior Jim Colby.

Iron it out. After sewing the material, junior
Karen Dec smoothes it over with an iron. From
dresses to pillows sewing seems more
economical and educational than buying.

With his eyes on his work, junior Brett Rush
attempts to make the cut at just the right spot.
After the cutting, assembly and finishing is
over, Brett will turn it in for a grade.

Land of exertion
visited by many

(continued from pg. 23 )

In Foods classes, one can find the
Slop Slingers working side by side
with the cuisine connoisseurs, and
in Clothings classes there
are those who sew fine garments
and those who sew bad duds.

When one visits the band or choirs,
he may find the Toe Tappers. Those
Toe Tappers who are in the choirs
practice heavy breathing exercises
while those in band always remember
the motto, "Loose lips sink pitch."

Also, interspersed among the
classes, are the teacher's aides who
come in all shapes and sizes.

We see the Gophers, constantly
scurrying about on important missions;
the Pack Mules who are heavily
burdened with the work the teachers
give them and we occasionally observe
the Lucky Ducks who find time to do
homework while being an aide.

Whether you are familiar with the
land of physical exertion or you are
just visiting, we all pass through
this land during our day,
even if it is just when passing
from one class to another.

L Working with the body

Handy woman. As a project for Arts and Crafts
senior Lori Wathen constructs a repousse by
hammering nails into copper to form a picture.
Metal tooling can be used at home or as a gift.

Choralettes — back row: Diana Underwood, Beth
Huffman, Jenny Erickson, Doris Parker, Gina
Miller, Diane Chmiel, Lori Cable, second row: Julie
Messinio, Jenny Marshall, Denise Wesolowski,
Treva Swanson, Stacey Hrdina, Shelley Smith,
front row: Tina Schmell, Marian Donnelly, Polly
Haley, Kelly O'Donnell, Suzette LaBarge, Mary
Vargo, Lori Moore.

Girls Choir — back row: Kathy King, Jackie Ni-
chols, Jeanne Nichols, Diana Underwood, Chris
loakimidis, Sanya Tomasic, Lesley McClurg. sec-
ond row: Pam Brady, Suzanne Morgan, Donna
Grandys, Tammy Wilson, Susan Orr, Chris Seit-
zinger. front row: Jenny Marshall, Leslee Hall,
Betn Rataczak, Treva Swanson, Karen Huseman,
Kelly O'Donnell, Angie Smith.

Bass or ace, choir

The reasons for being there are as
diverse as their voices. Some are
searching for a free class hour, while
others are interested in a career or the
mere aspect of enjoyment. But no
matter

how high or low they go in their
voices

or aspirations, they all have one thing
in common: one class hour of choir.

There are other contrasts in choir,
such as the groups. First there is the
Concert Choir which is the largest
group. This is the most select
arrangement of singers. In order to be
accepted into this group the student
must be tested on singing ability
and sight reading skills. Next there are
the Girls Choir, Girls Chorus
and Boys Chorus, each made up of a
variety of students.

Ensemble is the last choir category.

fills the space

This

consists of the Chorallettes and
Chorale.

"The Chorale is the most select
ensemble

and the most prestigious group in
choir,"

stated Miss Cynthis Przondo, head of
the choir program.

For those more serious music
students

music theory is another class offered.
This class teaches the students how to
write and harmonize music as well as
learn the general aspects of it.

Choir is an assortment of students
who all possess various singing
abilities and all fall into different
singing categories. As a result, choir
isn't one singing group, but a
combination of many miscellaneous
groups and students.

It's a class act

Chorale — back row: Lisa McLaughlin, Dan Doc-
tor, Cindy Hardin, John Mirda, Kathy King, Bob
Hankla, Ann Kudzinowski, Chris Cioroianu. third
row: Gwen Volpe, Chuck Hess, Vicki Bacon, Dan
Stassin, Mary Kae Houldieson, Kevin Parr, second
row: Karen Huseman, Mike Price, Tammi Cald-
well, Daryl Keith, Ellen Bennett, Terry Hansen,
front row: Jackie Slusher, Terry Keelan, Mary Far-
rell, Ken Puent.

Do re mi. Practice is an essential part of
singing as senior Rita Alliss and junior Lisa
Dalton try to attain the right tone for the
lyrics, during their choir hour.

Girls Chorus — back row: Tammy Trimmer, Jenny
Erickson, Nikki Latondress, Beth Huffman, Lori
Cable, second row: Diane Chmiel, Denise Weso-
lowski, Stacy Hrdina, Polly Haley, Shelley Smith,
Tina Schmell. front row: Gwen Volpe, Vicki Bacon,
Gina Miller, Cindy Winkler, Lori Moore.

Concert Choir — back row: John Mirda, Bob
Hankla, Chris Cioroianu, Charles Mills, Dan Doc-
tor, Kevin Parr, fifth row: Chuck Hess, Joanne
Kregel, Tim Leonhardt, Dave Whelan, Terry Han-
sen, Lisa Dalton, Cindy Hardin, fourth row: Tina
Stephens, Barry Hayes, Mary Kae Houldieson, Ali-
son Hyde, Lisa McLaughlin, Anne Kudzinowski.
third row: Julie Messinio, Daryl Keith, Mike Price,
Kelly Stolte, Diane Wilson, Doris Parker, Marian
Donnelly, second row: Mary Farrell, Terry Keelan,
Tammi Caldwell, Ken Puent, Ellen Bennett, Ear-
lene Hannah, Joanne Bernotus. front row: Denise
Paradis, Tracy Scofield, Suzette LaBarge, Jackie
Slusher, Leslie Milch, Kristin Blakslee.

Jazz Band — back row: Terry Johnson, Paul Za-
pinski, Mike Lively, Tony Stinnett, David Moore,
Allen Stemayer. third row: Doug Schlagel, Ken
Puent, Rob Marvel, Chris Artim, Dave Demeter,
Chris Gonzalez, Charlie Hoffman, second row:
Keith Mitchell, JoAnn Hobor, Nels Johnson, Rob-
ert King, Doug Herd, Karen Baker, Treva Swanson,
Victoria Joseph, front row: Linda Stewart, Mark
Barenie, Diane Rafa, Sharon Poi, Tom Walters, Mi-
chelle Rafa, Daryl Keith.

Keeping in step

Practice, sacrifice, and hard work.
Ask any member what it means to be
in the

band, and these words are sure to pop
up.

Every August before school starts,
the band is already hard at work.
Several evenings are spent perfecting
pre-game and halftime routines for
the first home football game. During
the first two months of school, a
majority of the band hours are spent
marching up and down the field
learning

new routines and formations.
Sometimes

part of a lunch hour must be sacrificed
in order to reach perfection.

After the football season, marching
music is put aside and the group
becomes a concert band. It takes hard,
daily practice in order to prepare for
the Christmas, winter and spring
concerts. Contest numbers must also
be practiced in preparation

for America

for the N1SBOVA contest in March.

Marching at football games, playing
in concert band, and attending contests
are all requirements of band class.
There are extra activities besides
these which members can participate.
Selling popcorn, cheese and sausage
gives members a chance to earn a
free T-shirt and raise money for the
band. Some students play in the jazz
band and attend early morning
practices.

Others choose to join the football or
basketball pep bands in order to
support

the team. At the end of June, band
members practice evenings to
march in the Fourth of July parade.

Being a member of the band is hard
work, but it has its rewards, such as
attaining a letter by earning points
for participation. Furthermore, at
the end of the school year, the entire
band is rewarded for their efforts
with a trip to Great America.

It's a class act

Band — back row: David Moore, Ted Nicoloff,
Keith Mitchell, JoAnn Hodor, Nels Johnson, Rob-
ert King, Mark Maze, Kurt Downing, Doug Herd,
John Wasko, Tom Schmidt, sixth row: Rick Fuoss,
Allen Setmayer, Victor Hernandez, Holly Golden,
Denise Fratter, Terry Johnson, Mike Lively, Brian
Ryckman, Victoria Joseph, Chris Gonzalez, Jenni-
fer Berdine, Jody Concialdi. fifth row: Mr. Noel
Cross, director, Tammy Pfeiffer, Mary Mills,

Cheryl Sims, Tony Stinnett, Daryl Keith, Sharon
Poi, Dave Demeter, Chris Artim, Dan Burbridge,
Charlie Hoffman, Mr. Robert Sohn, asst, director
fourth row: James Kisfalusi, Linda Stewart, Mark
Barenie, Gordon Moore, Sue Mirda, Jennifer Pra-
muk, Cheryl Tucker, Deneen Johnson, Renee Blair,
Jane Brack, Rob Marvel, third row: Paul Zapinski,
Tom Walters, Tina Nelson, Sharon Kapitan, Su-
zanne Lopp, Mary Johnson, Mark Timm, Cheryl

Lacy, Stacey Kellner, Sue Adams, Michelle Rafa.
second row: Dave Brown, Lynette Zaicow, Deanna
Carlson, Missy Hall, Kim’ Wasserman, Cynthia
Fuoss, Karen Baker, Marian Buchko, Cathy Roach,
Lisa Misner. front row: Ken Puent, asst, drum ma-
jor, Kim Miller, Leigh Rockhill, Treva Swanson,
Gene Corle, sec y, Diane Rafa, pres., Doug Schla-
gel, vice pres., Patty Dash, Sherri Hanrath, Kellee
Steele, drum major.

Photography staff — back row: Mike Csmereka, Jim
Seaman, Rob Bereolos, Gary Lindsay, front row:

Bill Wirth, Beth Galambos, Bill White, chief.

Coordination, dedication. From proof-reading to
selecting pictures with senior Dan Penwitt,
layout editor; senior Sonja Balac, editor; finds
that being the boss is more than a title.

Reflector staff — back row: Mileva Gligic, Dan
Penwitt, Chris Cook, Rick Bereolos. middle row:
Anne Rubacha, Lisa Huddlestun, Denise Marren.
front row: Mike Perotti, Jela Trivunovic, Sue
Adams, Cheryl Britton.

Fine cut. for a precise trim, scissors just
don't cut it. Junior Lisa Huddlestun applies
an Exacto knife for her artwork to assure
accuracy, a must for advertising layouts.

Picture pickin'. After the picture is taken, the
job is not over for a photographer. Besides
developing, sophomore Mike Csmereka must inspect
the contacts before they reach the layout editor.

Cooperation amid
aid annual

Every May when the Reflector comes
out, students rush out to get their
copy. They flip through the
pages looking for pictures of
themselves and their friends while
secretly wondering who was in the
most snapshots this year. For days
after their debut, the yearbooks are
lugged from class to class and
covered with notes, poems,
letters and signatures.

The yearbook was a product of the
combined efforts of the Reflector
staff and the photographers. Over the
past several months staff were busily
writing, taking pictures, planning
and meeting deadlines. Almost any
evening after school would find a
staff member hard at work
in the journalism room.

Members of the staff are also
responsible for selling ads, which
finance the yearbook. Advertising
manager, junior Denise Marren, is in
charge of this operation. She relies
on advertising layout editor, Lisa
Huddlestun, to design

staffers

the ads in yearbook form.

Copy editor, senior Cheryl Britton,
is responsible for making sure the
copies, turned into her by the staff,
are acceptable for printing.

Under the direction of Photo
editor, junior Jela Trivunovic,
chief photographer, junior Bill
White, and his staff are often seen
around school with cameras slung
around their necks. They attend
sporting events and supply action
shots for the yearbook.

Editor-in-chief, senior Sonja
Balac, makes sure the different
departments cooperate with each
other so everything runs smoothly.

The staff is brought together by
the efforts of layout editor, senior
Dan Penwitt, who arranges copies and
pictures into pages for the
finishing touches.

All these combined efforts have
one goal in sight: the completion
of the yearbook and seeing their
hard work finally in print.

It's a class act

Panther Press — back row: Jeff Foss, Nels
Johnson, Jon Osborne, Tim McCoy, Dan Doctor,
Eric Ruuska. front row: Allen Setmayer, Mary
Huss, Renee Atkinson, Sandy Little, Chris
Cioroianu.

Brainwork. Senior Tim McCoy, news editor
seeks assistance from his fellow staffer,
junior Nels Johnson, sports editor. Tim is
in charge of assigning stories for the paper.

Constant workdays for
news staffers

It's Friday morning, first hour.
Students who should be working are
secretly reading a Panther Press.

The newspapers are expertly concealed
under desks or hidden behind piles
of books. Some students turn to the
“Letters to the editor" section to
learn the latest scandal. Others
flip back to the sports page
to see how the teams fared.

The four-page Press covers a
variety of subjects from school
activities to town news. After the
staff collects this information
their next task is to mold
it into a newspaper.

Every day is workday for the
staffers. Their week begins on
Wednesday when assignments are given
out at the board meeting. Fridays
are spent writing stories
to meet the Tuesday deadline.

On Tuesday all the stories come
in to editors for refining. News
editor, senior Tim McCoy, and sports
editor, junior Nels Johnson make
sure the stories are ready for

printing. Managing editor, senior
Sandy Little, is in charge of laying
out the stories and pictures, and
assigning headlines and captions.
Editor-in-chief, senior Chris
Cioroianu overlooks the operation
and helps out where he is needed.

On Thursday, the staff travels to
the printer in Lansing. They work
late into the night to print 700
papers for the following morning.
Subscriptions manager, senior Dianne
Wilson sorts the papers for the
sales people to distribute.

The News Bureau staff distributes
stories to five regional newspapers.
News Bureau chief, senior Chris
Gonzalez is head of this department.
News editor, junior Kim Oppman
sports editor, senior John Mirda and
associate editor, junior Sherri
Nordyke are all responsible for
compiling and writing the stories.

The efforts of these two staffs
combined provide the school and
community with recent news.

It's a class act

Spreading the news. Junior Kim Oppman, news
editor of the News Bureau, calls a focal paper
to inform them of current happenings. Kim is in
charge of reporting events to 5 regional papers.

Finishing touches. Juniors Mary Huss and
Renee Atkinson, assistant copy editors, paste
borders around copy in completion of the paper,
which is distributed every Friday in first hour.

News Bureau Staff - back row: Chris Gonzalez, Kim
Oppman, John Mirda.

Student Council — back row: Jenny Lovin, Jill
Bankston, Cindy Jones, Lori Wathen, Ann Os-
mulski, Natalie Bruno, Judy Verhulst, Beth Hein,
Kathy King, Karen Klovanish, Mary Huss, Kim
Wasserman, Denise Wesollowski. third row: Chris
Cook, Lisa Dalton, Josie Medina, Tammy Boltz,
Diane Rafa, Dawn Sanders, Greg Potosky, Greg
Mang, Bonnie Funk, Karla Shulte, Suzette LaBarge,
Beth Galambos, Gwen Volpe. second row: Tracy
Paradis, Kevin Parr, Lori Toren, Jill Rajkovich,
Amy Turner, Kellee Steele, Amy Hilbrich, Lori Os-
mulski, Lisa Maglish, Jackie Slusher, Leslie Milch,
Kelly Bien, front row: Lisa Huddlestun, Lou Kach-
nik, Julie Messinio, John Batliner, Monica Kliza,
Chris Gonzalez, Donna Billingham, Mary Hafner,
Michelle DeSmith, Victoria Joseph, Cheryl Britton.

Quill and Scroll — back row: Tim McCoy, Eric
Ruuska, Jon Osborne, Nels Johnson, second row:
Renee Atkinson, Mary Huss, Jela Trivunovic.
front row: Chris Cioroianu, Sonja Balac.

It started in J-l with a beat story and
progressed to Quill and Scroll inductions.
Students were initiated and honored during
the annual Journalism banquet.

Varsity Club — back row: Gary Lindsay, Tom
Gunnum, Jeff Chandler, Mike Dobosz, Jim Colby,
Ed Konopasek, Marko Stepanovich, Terry Fines,
Dave Dye, Tim McCoy, sixth row: Jeff Foss, Mick-
ey Lach, Joe Lukasz, Chris Cioroianu, Brian Brad-
ley, Steve Klovanish, Larry Troksa, Ron Toth, Al-
len Setmayer, Jim Jones, fifth row: Tony Bruno,
Lupe Sallas, Paul Clark, Rick Bereolos, Dave Lattin,
Jim Muresan, Jim Meny, James Hayes, Dan Pen-
witt, Brian McCarty, fourth row: Matt Kennedy,
Mark Adams, Kevin Halverson, Anne Rubacha,
Nita Lyman, Amy Turner, Kim Wasserman, Barb
Sopkowski, Amy Bradley, Jane Brack, Darla Lin-
dell, JoAnn Hodor. third row: Greg Potosky, Rick
Zubrick, Mike White, Jayne Hodor, Renee Blair,
Deneen Johnson, Victoria Joseph, Dawn Sanders,
Karen Baker, Diane Chmiel, Judy Hilbrich, Lori
Van Gorp, Julianne Kurtz, Rita Alliss. second row:
Robby Phillips, John Batliner, Sharon Poi, Sally
Engle, Marian Donnelly, Janet Muha, Judy Muha,
Mary Cieslak, Jill Paluch, Denise Fratter, Betty
Thiel, Cindy Jones, Marian Buchko, Sue Grubach,
Kellee Steele, front row: Darrell Croft, Brian Kono-
pasek, Dawn Regeski, Vicki Garcia, Amy Hilbrich,
Denise Hedges, Julie Gordon, Beth Ciesco, Joanne
Kregel, Lea Ann Dye, Nancy Jarmakowicz, Tammi
Caldwell, Michelle Burge, Sandy Little.

Service/qualification honor basics

Honor. Defined as: 1. high regard
or respect exp. a) glory; fame b) good
reputation 2. adgerence to principles
considered right; integrity 3. high
rank; distinction.

Honors are bestowed in many
different

ways. Scholastically, athletically,
journalistically or as a Student
Council representative.

Scholastically, students may be
honored by receiving an acceptance
letter to the National Honor Society.
Other necessary qualifications include
leadership, character, and service.

Athletically, students who have
earned letters for their participation in
sports honored. This athletic honor
enables the students to become
members of the varsity club.

Journalistically, students must have
the equivalent of one year of service in
Journalism and must be accepted by
present members, making them
eligible

to be a part of Quill and Scroll.

Election into Student Council is

another honor available to students.
The members are chosen by their
fellow

students to represent them in school.

Furthermore, to be named a boys or
girls state delegate is an honor for
students. Mike White, Chris Ciroianu,
Sally Engle and Sharon Poi were the
delegates chosen. They recreated
government elections at Indiana State
University. While there, Mike White
participated as a State Representative,
County Sheriff and County Counselor.

There are many other scholastic, as
well as community, awards for
students

to obtain. For example, an award was
given to Kevin Parr to be a
representative for the Hugh O Brian
Youth Foundation. High schools send
qualified students to Indianapolis.

The students must have character,
leadership and scholastic abilities.

The acceptance of any honor is a
prestigious event; therefore, whatever
the award received it will always
be a great credit.

It's a class act

National Honor Society — back row: Kevin Parr,
Judy Hilbrich, Lisa Dalton, John Mirda, Mike
White, Bob Hankla, Betty Thiel, Lisa Maglish,
Kathy King, third row: Paul Clark, Joanne Kregel,
Jill Rajkovich, Karen Scribner, Eric Ruuska, Larry
Troksa, Vicki Garcia, Denise Fratter. second row:

Diane Rafa, Amy Turner, Denise Paradis, Sonia
Balac, Doug Schlagel, Jim Muresan, Sandy Bach,
Tammi Caldwell, Beth Ciesco. front row: Lori
Toren, Rita Alliss, Lori Van Gorp, Suzette LaBarge,
Sally Engle, Sharon Poi, Kellee Steele, Kim Wasser-
man, Mary Hafner, Jayne Hodor, Sandy Little.

Vo-tech, the great escape

With the choice of enduring the
school day or joining the vocational
program, which holds a promise of
leaving the school grounds at some
time of the day, most students
would opt for the latter.

These students who spend half of
the day at work or vocational school
are considered privileged by those
who stay at school the whole day.

Students involved in ICE and DE
not

only escape the monotony of the day,
but also receive credit and pay,
along with on-the-job training.

"There are students who work in a
variety of jobs. They acknowledge
money,

credit and also an experience, " Mr.
Ken Miller, head of the vocational
program education stated.

From welding to landscaping,
students gained the background that
prepares them for the future.

"In my opinion the DE program is
worthwhile. It offers me a chance to
perfect my landscaping skills," senior

It's a

Tim Owczarzcak remarked.

At the same time other students are
able to survey job opportunities.

"I feel that the vocational program
is preparing me for my future
occupation

as a welder," senior Steve Gabrys said.

Besides DE and ICE student cadet
teachers also fall into the privileged
category. For them half the day is
spent

at high school and the other half
teaching at an elementary school.

"Even though I don't plan to go into
teaching, I feel the experience of being
with kids is excellent. I get the chance
to teach, as well as help the kids
individually," senior Lori Van Gorp
said.

Whatever the situation may be, it
possesses a double value for the
student.

Not only does it give the experience
for

a possible job, but it can also be used
as reference for later use.

class act

Tools in exchange for pencils. While most
students use their hands for writing, senior
Steve Gabrys uses his for welding. Steve attends
Hammond Tech from 8 to 10 each morning.

Future teacher? Even though still in school
herself, senior Lori Van Gorp takes advantage
of the cadet teaching program to help sixth
graders at Beiriger Elementary School.

Moving a head. Senior Lisa Rowe spends the
other half of the day not studying, but styling.
Lisa plans to become a hair stylist and is
a student at Don Roberts School of Hair Design.

Tiny trimmer. Senior Tim Owczarzcak works
outdoors as other students study indoors. Tim
is involved with the D.E. program which helps
prepare him for his future career in landscaping.

Wrist watch. Not relying on his memory, sophomore
Brian Ryckman avails himself to cheating,
realizing that if caught his actions would
be worthless and result in an F.

Paranoia, shame follow cheating

His breath came in hard, fast
pants . . . cold sweat dripped from his
brow. The paranoia had set in. He
looked furtively over his shoulder,
sure that the teacher was watching
his every illicit move. Everyone was
watching, him he was sure . . . What!
What was that sound? Had the teacher
caught another cheater and banged his
head against the chalkboard with
force enough to splatter his brains
across the room?

Whew! It was only a sonic boom. He
had to be careful — dangerous business,
cheating. Now, how to get the paper
out without anyone seeing? . . . Slowly . . .
quietly . . . there? It was out, on his
desk at last. Where could he hide the
tell-tale monograph, yet still be
able to see it, to carry of his deed?

He decided to put the foul thing

in his lap. He glanced up at the
clock — only 13 minutes to go. He
started furiously scribbling in the
answers, any answers, pausing only to
scan the paper.

Surely working at this violent
pace, he'd finish in time . . how nice
it would be to pass a test ... it
would be his first time.

He again looked at the clock -
three minutes to go. Only five more
problems for a passing grade four . . .
three . . . two . . . how lucky he'd taken
notes ... he looked up to see if he was
being observed.

And he was. His heart turned to
ice, his blood froze in his veins.

His teacher staring him in the eye —
oh, the shame of it. He'd been so
close — the brief taste of victory had
been sweet, but now — just another "F"

It's a class act

Just one peek. Sophomore Kurt Downing sneaks
a quick glance at sophomore Natalie Bruno's
test paper, hoping to complete his test with
a passing grade and yet not be seen.

Calculated cheat sheet. Instead of using his
TI-30 calculator as a means of getting honest
answers this student uses it as an accomplice
for the common crime: cheating.

Dog chow. Instead of eating the usual dog
food, this dog elects to chew his owners
homework which will eventually result in an
excuse to the student's teacher.

Stretch and bend. With helpful assistance from
Coach Larry Parker, senior Jim Colby knows that
there will be no excuse for a poor
performance on the field.

Hit the snooze. With new modernized alarm
clocks, junior Lori Osmulski finds it hard to
arise from bed in the morning. Eventually Lori's
mishap will result in an excuse to Mr. Schatzman

Planned excuses substitute for truth

"Ohmigosh ..." spouted Rob
remembering the yearbook story he was
supposed to have written and handed
in. He romped up the stairs sending
a flurry of papers and dust specks
flying behind him. He plopped down in
the folding chair in front of his
typewriter, cranked a sheet of paper
in and started typing his story-the
subject: excuses.

"Mom, I don't feel so hot, Can I
stay home today?"

"I have a dentist appointment
after school so I won't be able to
make practice, coach,"

"I didn't finish my homework
because ..."

Sound familiar? You smile in
recognition, remembering excuses and
ploys you've tried to pull off. But
don't worry you're not alone, excuses
are a major part of every students
life.

Why must we always give excuses
rather than the simple truth?

Maybe it is because most times a
formulated excuse sounds much better
than the truth.

For example, an excuse such as,

"I didn't have time to do my homework
because I was busy helping the police
crack a case," sounds much better and
would seem to carry more favorable
weight than, "I didn't have time to
do it between the Muppets and Van Halen.

But alas, many of us are so used
to giving excuses that we begin to
think they are the only way out.

Rob was finished. He violently
yanked the paper from the typewriter,
surveyed the story briefly then
stashed it into a tattered folder to
give to Cheryl Britton, the
yearbook's copy editor, the next day.

His sheepish presentation to Cheryl
was heralded by an icy stare and a growl.

"Why didn't you turn this in on
time?" she fumed.

"Well you see, the cops wanted
me to help them ..."

It's a class act

Absense blues. After her absense from school
senior Dawn Sarbon finds that she must get
a blue slip from Mr. Schatzman within three
days or her absense will be unexcused.

High school hopeful. Freshman Maria Voyak
imagines what it would be like to be in high
school as she studies in the library, which
is the best place for privacy.

Lying while learning. Senior Dave Pike uses
the desolate hall as a study place and the
empty lockers to retain his comfortable position.
He finds the hallway a remote study place.

In the news. Junior Todd Ferry intentively
reads the paper as part of a class assignment.

In Mass Media, Mondays are reserved to discover
what's new in the world.

Whether to daydream or to study, this student
realizes that the library can be used for
both as she attempts to do her homework
while simultaneously relaxing.

Studying in solitude. Senior Becky McCauley
browses over homework lessons to ensure that
she has made no errors. The lunchroom is a
common study place in the early morning hours.

Jane's last resort . . . the bathroom

Where do you go when your
geometry

teacher slaps you in the face with
1,000 problems? Where do you
withdraw

to when even your favorite subject,
gym, has a final exam the next day?
Where do you retreat to when the
homework gets hairy? We all have a
special study place, a spot where we
can wrestle with equations, tackle
clauses and grapple with historical
facts and figures.

Some have their special study spots
at school. Take, for instance, John.

John can most often be found
attacking

his algebra at the Student Lounge,
more commonly known as the “Ledge."
If not there, he often studies in
the library raking his hair in
concentration while pouring over a
reference book or magazine. If at
neither of these spots, he may be
in the cafeteria studying health,
even though health and the cafeteria
don't seem to mix.

However, some are not as fortunate

as John; for them, homework becomes
that, HOME work. Jane is one.

Poor Jane complains, "Trigonometry
fries my brain," and so, to relax as
she confronts her trig, she goes into
her room, shuts out all the noise and
turmoil of the outside world and
cranks up Van Halen.

Or often she can be found doing her
biology while staring bleary eyed at the
TV. "Mork helps me," she said simply.

But of all her study spots, by far
her favorite, to the chargin of her
11 member family, is the one and only
bathroom in the house.

Then, there are those who find time
neither at home or at school to do
homework. A prime specimen is Joe,
whose favorite study spot is the 13th
seat on the right in bus number four.

We all have our own favorite study
places, but whether at school or home
or someplace in between, we all know
that studying is the only path to good
grades. If anyone has found another
path to good grades, please inform
John or Jane ... or Joe.

It's a class act

A hurried burger at McDonalds is just the break
junior Hayley Pazera needs. Many students are
willing to risk a tardy to eat out of school
on their 30-minute lunch break.

niy

The ordeal of your 30-minute lunch
‘hour’ may cause weighty problems.

time

Time, money and tonnage: three
determinants of a student lunch.

"By the time I arrive at Burger King,
receive my food and hurriedly try to
gobble down that last onion ring, I
realize that I have only five minutes
left to return to school," stated
senior Cathy Aquillon.

With only 30 minutes between
lunchtime and classes one finds it
difficult to go to a fast-food chain,
eat and return to school promptly.

Still, many students chance the
risk of being tardy.

"Since the school is less subsidized
by the government, I think private
enterprise should take over. Then maybe
more people would eat at school,"
commented senior Dave Bolla.

Rather than buying lunch for 90 cents

Lunchtime means
tough decision time

many students prefer to bring a sack
lunch, but this also becomes expensive
in the long run. Nevertheless you can't
go without eating ... or can you?

"Everytime I eat it seems like I
gain a pound. I can't afford it, I'm
already too fat," sophomore
Bonnie Funk said.

Lunch is acknowledged as an ordeal
for those who are weight watchers.
Abstaining from food is a very arduous
chore for some people. They find it
hard to resist those goodies that they
hanker for, yet they know the end
result will be gratifying.

Whether you are watching your
waistline, pocketbook or wristwatch
the fact remains you will face this
challenge for the rest of the year
when the clock indicates lunch!

Prices aren't what they used to be. Junior
Mark Maze spends his hard-earned cash on
different snacxs of his choice instead of
buying a cafeteria hot lunch.

While some eat their lunch in the cafeteria

or at McDonalds, junior Mileva Gligic quickly
grabs a bite of junk in the J-room while
scribbling her homework simultaneously.

Which will it be? Realizing time is a big factor
when leaving the premises during lunchtime,
junior Mike Fortner scurries from aisle to aisle
at Jewel to select his midday meal.

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Hair it is. After an hour of twisting left over
right and turning back and forth, the end result
comes to a french braid which is the latest
hair style, as worn by sophomore Sue Grubach.

Good as Gold. As the price of gold rose, so did
its popularity. Junior Pam Reitz displays a
number of chains instead of the usual one, as a
sign of the increasing demand for this metal.

It's a round up at the old school courtyard.
Juniors Terry Fines and Tom Palinca show the
western influence in fashion by wearing
cowboy hats and boots.

A pose with the toes. Displayed are not only
three varient styles of shoes but also three
different kinds of people. These students
display glamourous, preppy and western modes.

Cultural background proves rewarding
as well as entertaining to many people.

time

Outlanders keep
traditions alive

The teacher scans through the grade
book as she takes attendance, calling
off the Smiths and Joneses. Suddenly
she halts when she comes to a name
about two miles long and
approximately 15 syllables long. She
notes from its looks that it must be
very difficult to pronounce and
most likely foreign.

With her, as with most students
who live the basic American life of
baseball, hot dogs and apple pie, the
name sounds strange but is accepted
just as are the students who bear
these names in the Calumet Region.

These students experience differences in
their daily routines ranging from
entertainment and food to
upbringing and Religion.

From Greek weddings to lamb roasts
and from enchiladas one night to Polish
sausage the next, this diversity in
cultures exists throughout the
Calumet community.

"Even though my parents are
stricter about certain things, such as

dating, I still feel that I've had an
advantage in growing up with my
Mexican heritage. I am living two
distinct lifestyles and feel more
accessible to other ways of living
because of this," stated junior
Barb Casillas.

Mrs. Susie El Naggar, math teacher,
said, "Belonging to a different
nationality helps me accept other
religions, cultures and races more
easily." Mrs. El Naggar is Egyptian.

While some find the two-lifestyle
world rewarding, others find
no change in their way of living.

"I love going to Greek dances and
meeting different people but in the
long run it doesn't affect me too
much," commented junior Christine
Ioakimidis.

Although there are some who find
their backgrounds an advantage and
others who aren't affected much by it,
there are still those who know nothing
of either but still realize that
variety does add spice to life.

Melody of Greece. Junior Christine Ioakimidis
plays her bouzouki, a native Greek instrument.
Christine also upholds her traditions
by attending Greek festivals.

A part of home life. Mrs. Susie El Naggar displays
a portrait representing the daily life in Egypt.
Accompanied by many artifacts, Mrs. El Naggar
immigrated to the United States in the Sixties.

A Mexican meal. Some people go out to Mexican
restaurants, but junior Barb Casillas prepares
authentic Mexican food in her own home. Barb's
Mexican heritage is a part of her daily life.

Mis amigos. Seniors Chris Gonzales and Rich
Blunt met new people as well as new experiences
during their trip to Cancun Mexico, sponsored
by the Spanish department last year.

Crafty custodians. Besides cleaning chalk
boards and sweeping floors to keep the school
clean, the custodians also fix machinery to
keep the school running smoothly.

Helping hands. To insure that her piece of wood
is cut smooth and precise, junior Tina Nelson
consults Woods teacher Mr. Frank Burke. Teachers
are a major source of advice for students.

Daily bulletin. After the bell rings and before
school starts, senior Sharon Poi delivers
the daily announcements of school meetings and
events to keep students informed.

Library lender. Using her library aide skills
sophomore Kristine Grin lends a hand to a
student by writing a pass back to class and
also helping to check out a book.

Friendly assistance. Senior Rich Blunt and a
fellow classmate find that two can get the job
done faster and easier. Help is a welcome asset
to any project to assure quicker completion.

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From friends to managers and coaches
to teachers, they’re all helpers.

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Whether it's an aide, janitor,
or manager they all perform the
well-meant task called help.

Helpers are a major part of school
life. Without them the fact remains
that school would not be the same.

Helpers are responsible for running
errands as well as many other
imperative tasks. These tasks range
from offering a helping hand to a
person in need to sweeping the floor.

Some of the jobs done by helpers
are very important while their other
work varies in importance. A helper
could be assigned to bandage a
bleeding leg while someone else may
be responsible for picking up
tomorrows worksheets in A.V.

Managers are one form of helpers.

They aid the teams in a variety of

Helpers: people
helping people

ways. As well as giving the team
spirit, managers do much of the
so-called bookwork assoicated with
the team. Being a friend and a helper
is the major job of a manager.

Other school helpers are the
custodians. They spend their days
scrubbing and sweeping to help create
a better school atmosphere. By
keeping the school in tip-top shape,
the custodians are a help to the
students as well as the teachers.

There are numerous other helpers
roaming the school area. Teachers
themselves are helpers to students.
They help the students learn and
prepare them for future life. As a
result, when sauntering through
the school the realization will occur
that you can be a helper too.

More than a job. Besides the usual routine of a
teacher, Mr. Larry Owen dresses up for costume
day during Spirit Week to show his spirit and
also that teaching is not just an 8 to 3 job.

Ticket please. To most, going to the movies is
a form of entertainment but to senior, Denise
Nichols, it's just a job as she collects
tickets at the Griffith Park Cinema.

Mr. Fix it. Junior Paul Miller displays his
mechanical skills while working on the motor
of a car. Paul's job provides him with
knowledge of mechanics and also needed money.

Burdened with personal expenses such as clothes
or self enjoyment, senior Donna Voss finds it
necessary to be employed. Strack and Van Til
is a popular source of income for many students.

Fishy feeding. As fish get hungry also, junior
Paul Zapinski tries to satisfy tneir appetite
by supplying them with food. Feeding fish is
a chore accompanying Paul's job at Pet Ranch.

What’s the alternative to mundane
jobs ? Delivering air conditioners.

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Does the term part-time job cause a
sinking feeling in the pit of your
stomach? Missing Captain Caveman on
Saturday morning break you out in hives?
Babysitting drive you crazy? Take heart:
there are alternatives to the usual grind.

One person who isn't bagging groceries
is sophomore Jamie Racine. She works
at the Polish American Hall in Gary and
the Sportsman Club in Glenpark as
a waitress for a catering agency.

"My hours, Friday and Saturday night
from 5-10:30 p.m., allow for free time
and the pay is good. It is really fun
and I meet many interesting people."

Combining a school activity with
earning money is an unusual feat as
Senior Diane Rafa demonstrates. Diane

Job, coin edge out
captain caveman

has been in the school band for three
years and it's been to her advantage.

"I give sax lessons to two people,
and also perform at wedding receptions
with another student." she stated.

To come and go as one likes is a
benefit few have when trying to hold
down a job. Senior Matt Bartlett, who
works at the Mansards, is an exception.

"I deliver air conditioners. I pick
my own hours and come and go whenever I
please. I get paid well over minimum
wage. Also they provide the transportation
for all the deliveries." he said.

Satisfying the needs of daily life
require money. Whether bagging it
or playing in the band, it comes down
to one thing: "A JOB IS A JOB"

George becomes modern Valter
Mi tty in his lest for ‘ ‘cool. ’ ’

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Rain makes reality
a fun-time fantasy

George peered from his rain speckled
glasses at the crumpled dollar bill
that would buy him lunch. He wondered
what was holding up the bus. A drop
of water pooled on his glasses in such
a way that the 1 on his dollar bill
looked much like a 50; and the blurring
steam of his breath fogged up his
lenses, distorting old Washington's
face, causing it to look vaguely like
the face of Grant. George whipped off
his glasses for closer scrutiny of the
bill, but this was to no avail. He
was blind as a bat without glasses.

Then he started thinking. If it were
a fifty, what would he do with the
money? His first thought was that he
would take a girl out to a place other
than McDonalds. He would buy lobster
and stuff and be very nonchalant, as
he had always dreamed of.

Or, maybe he would use the money
for some real rock records and wander
the halls of the school humming the
impressive wild parts, and
be like everybody else.

Or, maybe he would buy a pair of

Levis and wear them to be in with the
crowd. He might even wear his Levis
on a date, eating lobster and humming
rock songs-all at once. He could wear a
different color Nike shirt each day
and people would start calling him,
"The Nike" instead of George.

That would be great.

He could buy tickets for all the
games and all the concerts and give
some to people without tickets, people
like he used to be and they would call
him "The Nice Nike." Then he would
take all the newspapers he had been
saving up for the Cub Scouts and cut
them up for confetti to throw at games.

Maybe he could save it up to buy a
car eventually. Or maybe, if he
squinted and blurred his eyes hard
enough, the 50 would turn to a 500 or
even a 5000. He tried it, squinting and
blurring, squinting and blurring, but
when he looked at the bill again,
it was a plain old one.

The bus pulled up and George sadly
got on. He couldn't wait until the next
rainy day to try it again.

With inflating prices, students in sewing class
resort to making their own clothes, with the
requirement of purchasing their own material,
such as seniors Denise Kime and Liz Maldonado.

Eating out with friends breaks the usual routing
of home cooked meals but it doesn't escape a
cost as junior Allen Richwalski pays the price
while eating a pizza at Romano's

While those involved in athletic events have
the advantage of getting into games free, there
are other students such as senior Charles Mills
who must purchase a ticket to get into a game.

Almost every form of entertainment involved
also involves spending money as senior Colleen
Dragovich shows, while examining a Neil Young
record album she might buy.

The big E. As the needle inches toward the
empty mark, two problems arise: the need of
gas and money. Junior Rick Kleinamen fills up
his car knowing the price he will have to pay.

Invaders of a different kind. The television
set is not only a form of entertainment to
watch but also to play. Freshman Douglas
Spitz and his little brother shoot aliens.

Space Invaders do battle with addicts
at home or at local hangouts.

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Pac man! they eat,
sleep, and breathe him

The teacher looks up with a vigilant
eye as a series of electronic beeps
rise from somewhere in the classroom.
She scans each aisle to determine
who the video addict is.

These addicts can be found with
various electronic machines in
a variety of places.

Some spend free time at home
glued to their TV versions of Space
Invaders and Missile Command, while
others spend time and quarters at the
local hangout trying to acquire
a higher score at Pac Man.

Why do video and electronic games
hold such a fascination for so many?

Some say it poses a challenge
unmatched by anything uncomputerized
and others are just following
the latest craze.

There are those who don't remember
what got them started, it's just the
obsession that they eat,
sleep and breathe.

Addiction to these games can become
quite expensive. If played at the local
hangout each successive game zaps
another quarter from the player's pocket.
On the other hand, small hand-held games
and home systems cost anywhere from
$50 to $100.

Is it really worth spending
ones hard-earned cash to fund
such an expensive hobby?

"I think it's worth the money, it's
like fantasizing saving the universe."
sophomore Brian Ryckman stated.

Mr. Jim Mason, Math Department
chairman, commented, "I believe computer
games are profitable because of their
seemingly uncontrollable speed and
many uses. It appears like a toy at
first, until you realize its
powerful capabilities.

Video games are great for those who
have the time, patience and money;
but for those who don't,
there's always Monopoly.

As the lights Hash and the numbers accumulate,
junior Tim Healy pulls back the lever on the
Black Knight Machine. He hopes to build up
enough points; the key factor to a free game.

Ready to blow up the little monsters that
descend at the home base, junior Carolyn
Roach presses the fire button and steers her
base to avoid getting bombed.

Fire, fire! Junior Tammy Salzer must race the
firetruck to the fire without smashing it. The
faster she arrives at the fire without smashing
obstacles the more points she accumulates.

His legs couldn't exactly be described as sleek
and sexy but senior Chris Govert is not at all
bashful to show them off for the camera. His
outfit was an example of spirit on costume day.

Work while play. Seniors Cathy Seaman and
Phyllis Csonka put the finishing touches on
their art project. Working together gives
them time to gossip about latest happenings.

Neither rain, sleet, snow or dead of night could
keep Panther fans from screaming, "Go-go-go!"
Fans showed their support at the Lake Central
game by cheering the team to a victory.

Sweatergirls present. During the game against
Calumet, the sweatergirls along with the
cheerleaders participated in the Christmas
spirit by dressing up as presents and elves.

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Reading Abbott and Costello is favored
over educational stories.

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Images of fun:
food, jams, cash

All throughout the week, the young
student is stamped and stretched,
prodded and punched, tried and tested
in the wonderful growing process known
as education. But, when the weekend
hits or the vacations finally arrive,
the school-weary student sheds his
burdensome responsiblities and his
mature, somber gaze and he regains
himself by living and doing things that
are totally his idea of fun.

He will grab his food, cheese puffs
and french onion dip, and sit, vegetating
to the unharmonic tones of his music
(the kind scientists say kills geraniums).
He turns off his music to read his book.

No, not Silas Marner, that is Griffith
High School's book. He reads, Abbott
and Costello meet Buck Rogers.

Some nights, he goes out, to the
games and dances and Shakey's afterward.
Does he shout, "Let's build America to
together!" No, that is the Veterans
of Foreign Wars' motto. He shouts
his message, "R-O-W-D-I-E,
that's the way to spell
Rowdie, let's get Rowdie."

Sometimes he and a date go to
see a movie. Is the movie Julius
Caeser? No, they watch their movie.
Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Often in his spare time he will

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First for everything. Along with a trophy the
wrestling team also received congratulations
from Coach Keith Shorb for attaining the
first tri-dual win in the season.

Open wide. The object: to reach the opponents
mouth without losing a single pepperoni.
Juniors John Wasko and Linda Stewart seem
to have achieved the goal successfully.

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Independence ends with writing the Parties beat out
essay, “Building America Together." HlUSty IT11IS0UIT1S
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(continued from pg. 59)

cruise to Chicago, but you won't
find him at the Art Museum. He
may be at an Italian block party
where they serve his food, anything
that is hot and spicy and requires
no utensils, or he may be at a
concert, listening to his music
with his kind of people (who pay
$30 to sit up front and scream).

He also likes to have fun outside,
doing his thing in the cold: jogging,
skating, skiing, building snowmen,
having snowball fights, riding

snowmobiles and sleds. And he says
school wears him out.

So, you see, on the weekends
and vacations, the respectable B
average student goes insane: acts
himself. Then, suddenly, it is
eight o'clock Monday morning, and
the teacher drones, ''Now we will
write an essay on Building America
Together.' Doesn't that sound
marvelous?"

And the students give the
teachers reply, "Yes Mr. Teacher."

I love a parade. Cheering was the principle
responsibility of the sweatergirls during
the Homecoming parade. The girls piled in their
car awaiting the take off to start the parade.

A scream for victory. Senior Michelle Burge
gives a jump for joy as the Panthers pulled ahead
for a Sectional victory against Hammond High.
Hammond went home with a loss of 24-18.

Winter warning. The three degrees above zero
indicated the extremely low temperatures which
occurred in the midst of a cold front that
passed across the Calumet Region.

Slip slidin' away. Instead of the usual moon
boots, junior Hayley Pazera utilizes skis for an
easier form of transportation. Skis have become
familiar on the streets as well as the slopes.

What a drag. Once the ice has formed and there's
nothing else to do, senior Brad Szurgot and
sophomore Brian Ryckman find skitching a great
way to use the ice to their advantage.

Sledding and skiing are a winter
wonderland to Susie Snowflake.

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Dismissed after a snowy school
day, Susie Snowflake relished
walking home in a winter wonderland.

Precipitation piled heavily and
the temperature dropped extremely
low.

"Winter has arrived" she uttered.

She noticed children outside
building snowmen and raced home
to start winter.

"Sledding today, skiing tomorrow!"
she screamed. "I can't wait."

The purring of snowmobiles in a
distant field, the scraping of snow

Snow plow roars
winter symphony

shovels, and the roaring of plows
slowly moving down Broad Street all
brought on the sounds of winter.

Sledding at Buck Hill and on
169th street became common as an
after-school activity. Ice fishing
at Izaak Walton lured others to
don boots and furlined gloves.

The reasons for leaving the
fireplace unattended and the
electric blanket unplugged
became varied in a year when
the winter took all.

At least it's dependable. Missing the warmth
°f a car junior James Lozano gains the
reliability of his bike. Winter prompted many
to suffer walking in freezing weather.

Ready and waiting. Once the day has ended and
the weekend creeps nearer, senior Thad Zengler
gathers his things together and relaxes
temporarily before heading for home.

Study hour. After the lectures are given, the
rest of the period is reserved for studying or
doing homework. Sophomore Kristen Natzke
enjoys the relief of having time to herself.

Reality of relief emerges as a
weekend of relaxation approaches.

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Agony transforms
A’ sand days

As worry pursues the conscientious
student and dedicated athlete,
there seems no end to the agony.

For some reason the conscientious
student forgot to study for a test
and the dedicated athlete didn't
practice for the game; thus, they are
overcome with fear and remorse. The
thought of a first-hour chemistry test
or a big game the next night never
escapes their mind. The conscientious
student must, therefore, take the test
with a sense of failure. The dedicated
athlete must dribble out on the court
and play the game feeling defeated.

But, when the test is returned with
an A scribbled on it and the team's
record rises from 0-4 to 1-4,
those degraded feelings are
replaced by relief.

Thus, the whole school week
resembles a period of mixed emotions.
From the thought of failure

to the reality of relief.

But as the week comes to an end
and those two precious days of
weekend

await the conscientious student and
dedicated athlete, they no longer have
the thought before the reality.

Finally the five days of mixed emotions
drifts from their souls while a wave
of relief encompasses it. Five days of
worrying for tests and games exit
their mind as two days of relaxation
and parties enter it. The days are
spent in bed until noon, shopping
until 6 p.m. and partying until 1 a.m.
As they get home and stumble into the
bathroom on Sunday night, they reach
for the Alka-seltzer - a device used for
relief. They realize that the two
days of relaxation and partying
have ended, the week of worry
and agony has begun.

The great escape. Once the final bell of the
day has rung, junior Don Bodnar and seniors
Dave Whelan and Roy Hall exit the classroom
with relief that the day is finally over.

Relief from notes. While attempting to make a
wet mount slide during a lab, sophomore Steve
Hamilton finds that the main idea is to attain
the thinnest piece of the elodea leaf possible.

Drink up. Queen candidate Jayne Hodor quenches
king candidate Mike White's thirst as she
attempts to earn points for them to
surpass the other Royal couples.

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A week of weirdness proves rewarding
for sophomores and seniors.

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Spirit, participation
help float a victory

The week of wild events and
weird wardrobe. Spirit Week has many
different purposes. One is to determine
which class is going to win the spirit
flag by receiving the most points for
participating in different activities.

Another is to keep up tradition
that's been around for years.

Lastly, it's a way of showing support
to the football team, and building
excitement for the big game.

The first day of Spirit Week was
college or concert T-shirt day, with
everyone who participated contributing
points to his class's cause.

Tuesday was inside-out-and-backwards
day, and the convocation for
Homecoming king and queen was held.

Wednesday was dress-up day, Thursday
costume day, and Friday the
traditional black and Gold day.

Each day the results of spirit
competition were tabulated, to find out
Friday that first place was given to
the seniors, the sophomores second

and the juniors last.

Activities night was held on Thursday
night, and the students participated
in the water pass, body pass, human
pyramid, tug-o-war, and the yelling
contest. The seniors ruled over
activities night, with the sophomores
coming in second and the juniors third.

Friday was the Homecoming parade,
each class submitted the floats they
had been working on for 2-3 weeks. The
juniors captured first place with their
float, "Rinse Those Raiders Away,"
featuring Miss Piggy. The seniors were
next with "Cook 'Em Up," featuring the
Swedish Chef. The sophomores trailed
with "Bear-y 'Em" featuring Fozzie Bear.

The juniors, caught between the class
of '82 with senioritis, and the class
of '84 with first-year enthusiasm, came
in last in the race for the spirit flag,
and the sophomores and seniors were tied

Spirit Week was as successful as
ever, and the efforts reached the
same end: a victorious Homecoming.

Toga party. Draped in a sheet, senior Darrell
Croft supports his class on costume day. His
effort was successful as the seniors tallied
the most points for that day and the week.

Ten-legged tandem represented the Sophomore
Class at activities night. Despite the team
effort, the sophomores tumbled to third place
trailing behind the juniors and seniors.

Double vision. Even secretaries got into the
act on costume day as Mrs. Sue Artim and Mrs.
Julie Turner dressed up as Charlie Chaplin
to encourage the team during Spirit Week.

From Hawaii to Vietnam almost every aspect
of geography was covered on costume day as
seniors Denise Nichols and Kim Lessie do
their part to support their class.

A shower of glory. After much hard work and
determination the juniors displayed their
float "Rinse those Raiders" which eventually
won them first place in the float competition.

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From kissing to slaughtering ,
Homecoming was a success.

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Walking down the hall early Monday
morning after the week of the
Homecoming activities brought back
pleasant memories even though the
week was hectic for everyone. Worrying
about costume day attire, attending
activities night and getting ready
for the big game were among
several student concerns.

One of the Homecoming activities
was the competition of the Spirit
Flags. Each class submitted a flag to
be judged, which contained their motto.
After tedious discussion the judging
ended in a tie, with the seniors and
sophomores, and trailing behind
were the juniors.

Float construction was the next
event on the agenda. With enthusiasm
to catch up, the juniors placed first
with their float "Rinse those Raiders."

Then came activities night which was
attended by many anxious students.
Competition between the classes in
various events was how the majority
of the evening was spent.

Alas, Friday arrived. The pep session

Royalty revealed,
Ed and Jill crowned

was full of determined football players
with intentions to beat Bollingbrook,
which they did by a 30-0 margin.

To add to the excitement, Mr. Carl
Dalton, head of the Social Studies
Department, and sophomore Greg Mang
kissed a live pig, which was part of
a Student Council fund raiser
held during the week.

Attending the parade to watch the
class floats, band and Pantherettes pass
pass by was a pre-game occurence.

Receiving a mum from that special
person and discovering that Jill
Paluch and Ed Konopasek,
were crowned King and Queen,
were the highlights of the week.

The court consisted of Michelle
Burge, Linda Kijurna, Lea Ann Dye,
Jayne Hodor, Mike Dobosz, Brian
Konopasek, Steve Klovanish and
Mike White.

After the game, students gathered
in the gym to enjoy the post-game
dance. Talking with friends and
listening to the band "Merger" were
the perfect endings to the week.

Booster Club officers — back row: Lea Ann Dye,
Sue Adams, front row: Joanne Stettin, Jill Paluch,
Jayne Hodor, Denise Marren.

Pantherettes - back row: Kristin Natzke, Julie Hall,
Mia Kuss, Karen Klovanish, Jenny Marshall, Re-
nee Paquin, Rhonda Szymanski. third row: Kelly
O'Donnell, Karen Huseman, Jane Gregor, Tina
Nelson, Paulete Plohg, Chris Seitzinger, Maurene
Todd, second row: Linda Campbell, Denise Para-
dis, Gina Cornejo, Dottie Muller, Tina Stephens,
Leslie Milch, Alice Combs, Melanie Kuss. front
row: Linda Kijurna, Kathy Little, Dawn Sarbon,
Rose de la Vega, Becky McCauley, Sandy Bach,
Peggy De Young, Karen Scribner, Mary Cieslak.

J.V. Cheerleaders — back row: Amy Bradley, Jill
Rajkovich, Debbie Shadwell. front row: Lea Ann
Dye, Nancy Jarmakowicz.

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Booster block filled with black and
gold is an essential to the players.

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Posters, pep sessions
boost school spirit

The roar of the crowd . . . the confetti
storms . . . the cheers . . . and the
terrible towels. All were familiar
sights at football games, but the gold
square clothes, advertising "Panther
Power," were popular newcomers
to the school spirit scene.

"At the Crown Point game, I handed
the gold rags to a bunch of guys, and
they went crazy. It was so successful
that we decided to have some made, the
crowds immediately responded," Booster
Club sponsor Mrs. Cathe Crabbs said.
Thus, the "Terrible Towel" was born.

Booster Club also held several
successful pep sessions to hype spirit.

"Organization and participation were

the key factors that kept the pep
sessions alive." Mrs. Crabbs stated.

As well as planning the pep sessions,
the Booster Club also created posters,
decorated lockers, and sponsored dances.

Spirit and enthusiasm weren't
exclusive to the Booster Club.

The cheerleaders, Pantherettes and
band played a major role in
supporting the team.

The roaring of the fans is essential
to the players. As a result. Booster
Club plays an important role in the
outcome of the games. Not only do
they express their spirit, but
they bring out the spirit within
many other students.

Varsity Cheerleaders — back row: Sandy Little,
Michelle Burge, Tammi Caldwell, front row: Judy
Hilbrich, Amy Hilbrich.

"We're No. 1." This chant was sung by senior
Michelle Burge and junior Amy Hilbrich as the
football team beat Hammond High and earned
the Regional title, while remaining undefeated.

Daydreaming draftsman. While sophomore
Dave Dye takes a break from his work to think
about other things, his classmates continue to
keep their minds on their drafting assignment.

The eyeball. Observing the person next to you
is a more interesting assignment than reading a
book as sophomore Darla Lindell shows by
observing a hunk beside her.

Charge! Senior Paul Clark shows that physics
doesn't just involve complicated equations but
also physical labor. Paul is trying
to find out how much horse power he has.

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Sophistication emerges as tactic of

holding our breath disappears.

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As children, to get what we wanted
we would play the little game of
holding our breath. This
worked quite well until the day our
mothers got smart and let us hold
our breath until we turned blue. Now
we've gotten more sophisticated, yet
not less insane games do we
play to get what we want.

First, there are those who wish
to fit in. They play the game of
acting like one in the crowd.

They will say, "Do you like this . . .
Oh, I like it too. Do you like this . . .

I don't like that either."

It is this crowd-pleasing
attitude that gets them in trouble.

They often find themselves going with
masochistic friends to gory movies;
gasping between shudders of horror
and revulsion, "Do you
like this ... I do too."

Those striving for popularity
play the game of associating with
the popular. These people congregate
at the "ledge" and they are petrified
by the thought of sitting alone at
lunch for this would suggest bad
breath, a tendance to mooch, a passion

Games you never
outgrow them

for classical music or any number of
conditions plagueing the unpopular.

There are others who want attention
Their games involves trying to be a
one-man situation comedy. They are
noted for their famous, "I don't
get no respect," monologues during
plaine and solid geometry. Though
they are by no means masters of the
one-liner, they are exceedingly
proficient at off-the-wall foot-
in-mouth humor. Of all their classic
routines, their best by far is
their school food commentary.

Last are those who want "the look".
These play the game that 5th Avenue
dictates, the game of fashion. They
faint at any jeans of lower station
than Levi's, and the decision to
wear baggies or straight legs,
is left up to good Lady Vanderbilt.

There are so many other silly
games people play, but this page
hasn't room to hold them all. Maybe
if we would step back and take a
long hard look at ourselves and all
our senseless games, we would give
them up . . . and go back to
holding our breath.

Focus check. Sophomore Kim Miller and junior
Jane Brack watch as Mrs. Beahm checks for
"critters." Labs are a welcome
replacement from the overhead projector.

From pumpkin to prince. As a prize for his win-
ning

"Perfect Prom" radio contest theme, 1981 alumnus
Bob Chambers gets fitted for a tuxedo which
was one of many prizes that he received.

Almost ready. Just one last glance before
junior Marian Donnelly's date arrives and the
days full of hectic preparations finally come
to a long awaited conclusion.

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of
them all. Sophomore Julie Szafarczyk reserves
the night before the big dance especially for
last-minute touch-ups to ensure a perfect result.

Shine it up. Washing the car outside is usually
saved for balmy summer days, but when senior
Mike Mandernach wishes to impress his date
an exception is made to prepare for the dance.

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Popping the question is accompanied
by panicky and worried feelings.

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Raindrops dampen
auto, face art

Thursday, 7:45 a.m.

Only two days until the dance . . .
no date . . . getting panicky . . . have
wanted to ask her all week . . .
chickened out every time . . . here she
comes! . . . it's now or never.

"Hi Cindy!"

"Hi"

"I was wondering if you wouldn't
mind very much going to the dance
with me on Friday."

"Sure."

Boy I thought he'd never ask . . .
was worried my friends would laugh
if I didn't have a date . . . had a
crush on him since . . .

Friday, 3 p.m.

Better hurry and get home. Have
to shower and shave. I wonder if
Dad will let me borrow some of his
aftershave. I wonder if I remembered
to tell her what time I'd pick her
up. I wonder if I can get the car.

3:30 p.m.

Gosh, that bus took forever to
get home. Now I'll NEVER have
enough

time to get ready. I have to paint
my nails, washy my hair . . . and what
am I going to wear? Oh my gosh, my
Calvins are in the washer! I'll have
to dry them quickly.

"Mom, can I borrow your purple
sweater?"

7 p.m.

Well, here I am ... all ready to go
go . . . fingernails clean. No, I won't
pet the dog. Wouldn't want to get
dog hairs all over me. I guess I'll
pick her up so we can catch the game.

Oh, no! seven o'clock!-Have to put
put makeup on. Hope it's not windy
out. Wouldn't want to look like
something the cat dragged in by the
time the dance starts.

7:15 p.m.

Here's her house. Should I go to
the door? The car looks nice. Just
washed and waxed it too — oh no! Are
those raindrops on the windshield?

He's here. Let me see . . . makeup
on, hair brushed ... all ready
to go ... oh no! It's raining!

Royal result. After being crowned prince and
princess for the night. Sophomores Gwen Volpe
and Kurt McConnell pose without their court
for the photographers.

— school

Teenage frogs transformed into
prince and princess overnight.

time

John surveyed his grey suit in
the mirror. He felt downright
smooth. Never before in his life
had he been bathed, shaved,
trimmed, and hemmed all in one day.
His suit looked sharp, and he
looked sharp in it. To him, the
suit looked much like a Hart-
Shaffner-Marx, that is, if he
kept the "Sears Best" out of sight.

Sue looked radiant. Aunt Eldna
was not exactly a fairy-godmother,
but she had done well transforming
Sue from a "plain" teen-aged girl
to a royal elegant princess. She
looked fine, her lovely purple
dress hid her nervous shaking well.

John climbed into his Pinto:
the carriage to the ball. The craft
effortlessly glided down the
road to Sue's house,
backfiring but twice.

John's Pinto pulled into Sue's
drive. She flowed out the door
(as best she could in high heels)

Algebra homework
mistaken for love

to meet John. She slid into the
passenger's side of the Pinto and
the two were wisked away to the ball.

Sue and John arrived at the
hall. They registered, presented
their tickets, voted for Turnabout
Prince and Princess, and proceeded
to their separate lavatories to
repair their faces and whatever
else that needed repairing after
John had taken the Pinto a little
too quickly over the tracks. When
each had finally emerged, they
held hands and entered the hall.

They walked solemnly to a table
then, in turn, gravely sniffed the
centerpiece. John seated Sue and then
sat down himself, remembering to pull
at the knees of his slacks first.

John gazed across at Sue and
thought, "She is gorgeous. And that
dress ... it looks like straight from
France. This surely can't be the
same girl I know at school . . . this
girl is a princess."

Sweet tooth. Away from the music and crowd,
junior Dianna Underwood takes a break to quench
her thirst ansd revive her energy which was lost
during the excitement of the night.

Sue returned John's gaze
thinking, "What a hunk. I love
his Hart-Shaffner-Marx suit. I
hope he doesn't recognize my dress
from the Wards catalogue. He
certainly is a prince."

The band began to play, and
the dance was beginning to pulse
to life. John and Sue danced and
laughed and held hands, locking
starry eyes all night. John and
Sue, for one night were prince
and princess.

It was tender and early when
John returned Sue home. The two
embraced and kissed, and parted
slowly, eyes twinkling with
love. John turned to leave. Sue
began to open the front door of
her house. John got into his
Pinto and shut the door. Sue
stepped inside and closed the
door softly. Then she heard
John call her name. She opened
the door and rushed outside
breathlessly.

"Yes," she said.

John stuck his head from the
Pinto window and said, "Do we
have homework in Algebra?"

For Your Eyes Only. After cake and punch, senior
Tammy Caldwell and sophomore Darrel Doctor
find dancing to the music of Nature's Way
a sweeter pleasure to occupy their time.

Side Steppin. Junior Keith Meny and sophomore
Sue Mirda try some new steps out on the dancing
floor. They were among the 144 couples who
attended Turnabout at the Sherwood Club.

school

From dress to shoes and Ed to Denise ,
Prom proved “The Best of Times

time

150 couples forgo
Tatoo for elegance

For weeks every shop from here to
the Canadian border had been torn
apart in the frantic search for the
gown which would put all others to
shame. Time was short and preparations
intensified. Last-minute stops around
town finally disclosed the perfect
pair of shoes that others had
overlooked, and the gorgeous bouquet
of yellow roses that was sure
to please any girl.

Saturday, May 9, finally arrived.

The theme "The Best of Times" suited the mood
of prom as 150 couples basked in the excitement
of the evenings activities. The bridge served
as a background for taking pictures.

The lucky ones with dates eagerly
slipped into their formals. After
posing for a few quick snapshots for
mom and dad, the couples whisked off
for an evening of dinner,
dancing and excitement.

As 7 p.m. rolled around the band,
"Third Power," began playing and the
earliest couples trickled into
St. Helen and Constantine Hall in
Merrillville. By 7:30 p.m., 150
couples filled the dining and dancing

Crowned as royalty. After being crowned as
Prom King and Queen, juniors Ed Konopasek and
Denise Nichols pose together for one of many
pictures taken by the photographers.

area, and the festivities were in full
swing. The theme, "The Best of Times,"
;eemed to fit the mood perfectly.

As the evening progressed
Ed Konopasek and Denise
Nichols were chosen to reign over the
festive activities. Sandy Bach,

Michelle Burge, Lea Ann Dye, Jill
Paluch, Denise Paradis, Paul Clark,
Steve Klovanish, Bryan Konopasek,
Chuck McCarroll and Mike White
made up the court.

At midnight "Third Power" packed
it up and the post-prom band, "Nine
Lives," took over. The couples
unwilling to let the evening end,
danced away until 2:30 a.m.

Reluctant to let this occasion
end, those who didn't sleep in, set
out early for a day at places such as
Great America and Turkey Run.

The moment they've been waiting for. After
hours of preparations, senior Dehn Johnson
and alumnus Dave Moon arrive and hand in their
tickets ready to join in the festivities.

Unaware of anyone else juniors Paul Clark
and Michele Burge cherish those few precious
moments spent alone. Paul and Michele were
both candidates in the Prom court.

While other couples continued to dance the

night away, senior Larry Strayer and junior
Lynn Morton find an isolated place where they
could reminisce after the evenings happenings.

Leaving the nest. Graduation represents a
stepping stone into the future for seniors
Sandy Mercer and Kay Blount as they prepare
for the ceremony and life after grade 12.

The final step. With 12 years of education
behind them, seniors find graduation day filled
with mixed emotions of uncertainly along with
anticipation of the life after high school.

Let your fingers do the walking. Senior Lynda
DuVall thumbs through her yearbook to recall
those enthralling moments throughout the year
that were captured in pictures.

"For me?" A graduation diploma is a gift well
deserved after completing 12 years of education.
Senior Carl Aderhold receives this honor along
with a handshake from Sup't. Robert Kurtz.

Graduation signifies the finale of waiting
twelve years to be out of school. Seniors Tony
Anzur, Joni Appel, Linda Arndt and Lisa
Atkinson turn their tassels to independence.

— school

On graduation day, Bruce finds
move from 8-3 to 9-5 frightening.

time —

Melanie, Tammy lead,
address classmates

It was graduation day, and the
football field was adorned with 293
black and gold garbed seniors.

Among them was Bruce Psuedo, nerviously
surveying the bulletin bearing the
presumptuous title, "Baccalaureate
and Communcement," but all he knew
was that today he would graduate.

Mr. Cross and the Symphonic Band
played a fine piece, but Bruce only
stared preoccupied. He was
missing Tennessee Tuxedo.

The band was done and he shifted
nervously in his chair as Don Walters
of the First Christian Church
delivered a truly moving baccalaureate.

He checked the bullein again, then
readied himself for what was to come.

The program stated that salutatorian,
Tammy Seiber, and valedictorian,

Melanie Gehrke were to give their
addresses. Bruce hoped they would
also give their phone numbers.

Don Walters had finished his message
and Bruce stood at the ready with a
pencil. Tammy got up and delivered
her address, followed by Melanie who

gave the Valedictorian speech. Even
Scott Carpenter, the class president
delivered an address. Bruce admitted
that each had said some very profound
things, but none said anything
about where they lived.

Next, Mr. Cox gave the presentation
of the Class of 1981 but Bruce was
still occupied with the addresses.

Before he knew it, superintendent,
Robert Kurtz began to read off the
names of the graduating seniors.

Suddenly it struck Bruce. This
meant more than just freedom from
school, it meant taking a step. It
meant leaping from security to
ambiguity, reaching out to grow.

Like the fledgeling of an eagle,
taking that leap into nothingness,
yearning to grasp the air with the
surging wings and be borne to the clouds.

Mr. Kurtz pronounced Bruce's name,
and he rose easily from his seat,
neatly tangled his feet in an
impassive folding chair and stumbled
to the ground. His first step
into adult life.

Left turn. Before seniors Alice Combs and
Dottie Muller can perform their routine at
halftime they must spend hours practicing. Two
practices are held to prepare for every game.

Shape it up. Toning the muscles of the leg is
essential for good execution at games.
Sophomores Todd Steele and Steve Wagman
endure high stepping to develop the thigh
muscles.

Perfection gained

F % in long run

ractices

Practice makes perfect is the
old saying that still
holds true today.

To some practices mean hard
work as senior Randy Winter stated
"Training is hard but essential
in order to have a winning season."

To others practice is the only
way to advance in sports. Junior
Terry Fines commented, "Practices

aren't always fun, but they are
helpful in the long run. You
must practice regularly
if you want to improve."

To many other students practice
is denoted as a time to be with
friends and shoot the breeze.
Sophomore Sue Grubach stated,

"I don't mind practicing because
it's an excellent time to converse
with your fellow athletes.

There are many different feelings
associated with the word practice.
From arising at 6 a.m. on Saturday
morning to leaving school at
6 p.m. on Monday afternoon,
practices will only prove rewarding
if you make good use of them.

March to the beat. Along with playing, marching
is also an important aspect of band. Junior
Tom Schmidt and other band member practice in
provision for oncoming presentations.

Under hand hit. After the sleet and snow of
winter, sophomore Victoria Joseph takes advantage
of the desiccation and sun of spring to resume
her tennis practice and fun.

On the run. Snow or sleet can't stop senior
Kevin Halverson as he attempts to stay in shape
by jogging daily. Being active in sports
requires muscles, dedication and endurance.

Proud of their prey. After a day prowling
through the woods, seniors Matt Bartlett and
Ron Toth display their evidence of a
successful hunting spree . . . the squirrel.

Individuality reflected through

S selection of own sports

porting around

While some students
participate in school sports,
others find competition and
fun in individual sports.

Some of these individual sports
include roller skating, ice skating,
biking, skiing, fishing, hunting,
racquetball and girl's softball
in the summer.

Students spend their time at Omni
Sports Club, competing among
themselves. Skating and dancing
are common recreational activities
these students participate in.

Intramural basketball as well
as church organizations have
provided competition for non-school
team members. Intramural basketball
involves dividing the boys into
squads that play against

each other.

The Sports
Illustrated
Club in Highland
provides the
space for
those who like
racquetball.

The club features areas for
weight-lifting exercises.

As the warmer weather approaches
students hit the trails. Bike and
hiking paths become popular and
well worn. Summer also gives the
girls a chance to play softball.

For two and half months
the girls become active
in this individual sport.

When the fall season begins,
hunters tighten their bow strings
and clean their gun barrels.

Taking the faithful dog,

the hunter heads for the woods.

If Students don't feel qualified
for a school sport or unprepared
for that type of competition, there
is always the alternative:
the individual sport.

Bowling Club-back row: Vicki Gardenhire,
Tammy Boltz, Doug Schlagel, Paul Powers, Keith
Mitchell, Tony Stinnett, Jim Barrett, Rob Marvel,
Jenny Berdine. third row: Patty Howerton, Greg
Potosky, Cathy Roach, Dave Demeter, Teri Josvai,
Rich Kirk, Julie Messinio, Tina Nelson, second
row: Josie Medina, Mike Perotti, Jim Johnson,
Daryl Keith, Ken Puent, Mike Price, Tracy Schil-
ling, Sharon Poi. front row: Sue Green, Tammy
Anzur, Diane Rafa, David Murray, Wendy Rigot.

Chess Club-back row: Mike Perotti, Paul Zapinski,
Terry Johnson, Tracv Schulte, Brian Tumbula,
James Lozano, middle row: Mark Barenie, Randy
Szafarczyk, Tony Holsclaw, Chuck Hess, Tom
Bunce. front row: Diane Rafa, Karla Schulte, Vic
Manges, Nikki Latondress.

Dunk it! Senior Larry Troksa wonders if he can
get the ball in the hoop as Ron Krnich tries
to snatch it away. Intramural basketball is a
good way to have fun and keep in shape.

To jump high is human, to jump higher is divine,
at least in basketball. All eyes are glued on
senior Mike McGuire and junior Tom Troksa
during the jumpball to see who wins it.

It’s plus all the fun and

I minus all the misery

„ntramurals

"It's people who want to play
basketball but don't have the time
or ability to play varsity; they just
want to have fun . . . that's
intramurals," stated senior Tim
McCoy.

The captains are chosen at the
beginning of the season, they then
select whom they want on their teams.
This year there are eight teams
participating in intramurals. Each
team consists of nine to
ten people.

Every Wednesday night
four teams compete against
each other in the gym at
Franklin Elementary
School. The games are
organized by officer
Segally. Blythes
Sport Shop aids in the
fun by providing referees
for the boys.

"I enjoy Intramurals because it
enables me to hold a job and
participate in sports at the same
time," said senior Dave Bolla.

At the end of the season is the
final tournament for the boys. The
top four teams compete against each
other. The all-stars of the teams
will go on to play the teachers.

Great fitness as well as fun is
the essence of intramurals.

Will the ball make it? Seniors Rick Jacobs and
Mark Campbell watch with their fellow players to
see if their shot made it for two points,
during one of their Intramural games.

Block that pass. Intramural basketball is one
way to spend Wednesday evenings out of the
house. Junior Scott Phillips blocks Junior Greg
Smith during one of the weekly games.

Highball. All the after school practices and
extra effort proved successful as junior
Steve Price helped lead his team to
a 66-55 victory over Hammond Morton.

Pow. Sophomore Susan Grubach bumps the ball
to her teammates to enable them to return it
over the net. Bumping is one of the many
maneuvers the players must perform in a game.

Jump for it. Senior Rita Alliss goes up for
a jump ball hoping that her teammates will
catch it and eventually carry it down the
court for a two point basket.

Athletic two-timer. Junior varsity coach Jerry
Gurrado finds that being a coach doesn't only
limit him to advising the JV team but also
assisting the varsity teams.

No glory, no letter but

J ’ loads of satisfaction

unior varsity

No crepe paper, no screaming fans
and no letter. Since these objects
are a typical aspect of an
athletes life, not having
them would seem worthless.

But for those who really don't
care about these objects they
find “loads of satisfaction" in
playing junior varsity sports.

"Being on JV doesn't seem
important to some people but to
others, it is important.

“I like playing JV

because I feel that I'm not ready

for varsity yet and this is a

learning step toward it,"

said sophomore Natalie Bruno who

played JV basketball and volleyball.

Junior Steve Price
who played
JV basketball said,

"I like playing
JV. In fact, that's
what I tried out
for in the first place."

"I felt that it
helped me a lot even though we
didn't get much credit for the
work and time we put in," said
sophomore Michelle DeSmith.

Even without the fans and
decorations the people who play
JV regard it as a stepping stone
that is preparing them for future
goals such as playing
on the varsity teams.

"I don't think that playing
JV is a put down at all simply
because I enjoy playing basketball,
no matter where or when,"
concluded sophomore Darryl Austin.

It's mine. With the football tucked securely
under his arm, senior Kevin Halverson attempts
to elude the tacklers and reach the
end zone, thus, gaining six points.

Sweet taste of victory. With their fingers
forming a Number One and Coach Les Thornton
hoisting a trophy the team celebrated its
sectional win over Hammond High.

Wanted dead or alive. Senior Paul Clark and
junior Tony Bruno take a break during halftime.
Eventually they will be back out on the field,
aiding their team in another triumph.

A Public Panther. Senior Mike White proudly
informs reporters of the team's success. The
Newspapers kept a watchful eye on the
Panthers through the football season.

Good game. Senior Steve Klovanish congratulates
his opponent on a job well done. Admirable
sportsmanship was a major ingredient which
led the football team to its many victories.

Team captures
LSC title

oothall

Back in November of 1980 it began
as a dream; the football team of
1981 made the dream a reality. A sign
posted in the weight room
"Get it done in '81."
became the motto for team.

Those five simple words ignited a spark

The three months of summer
vacation were spent running, lifting
weights, and performing agility
drills. Twenty-three boys and six
coaches attended the Wishbone
Camp at River Falls this summer.

The Lowell O'Rama presented the
first chance to see the other
conference teams. Griffith defeated
Highland 6-0 and Calumet 8-0.

They started the season with
non-conference victories over Hammond
Gavit 16-0, Gary Wirt 35-6, and E.C.

Roosevelt 21-0. The spark
became a flame.

The team defeated Lowell, the
first conference opponent, 44-0.

One of the main contenders for
the conference title was Munster.

The 27-12 win over Munster provided
Coach Les Thornton with the 100th
victory of his career. And, the
flame became a fire.

During the first 16 seconds of
play against Crown Point, junior
Tony Bruno returned a kick-off for
95 yards to score. The team escaped
Crown Point 20-14 in the last two
minutes of play. Paul Clark hit Tim
Gardenhire on a 28-yard touchdown
pass with 1:38 left in the game. The
fire ignited the fans; to come to life.

Highland was the next opponent to
succumb to the Panther Power.

Highland was burned by a score of 35-6.

The Homecoming opponent,
Bollingbrook, felt the heat of the
fire at a 30-0 defeat to the Panthers.
During the game Terry Cederholm

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And the kick off. Senior Pat Burbridge sends
the ball sailing through the air, depending
on junior Bruce McNeill to keep
it from falling into the wrong hands.

Football — back row: Anita Lyman, Coach Les
Thornton, Gerry Nisle, Mike White, Ed Konopasek,
Coach Larry Parker, Coach Dick Reyome. fourth
row: Todd Steele, Steve Klovanish, Jim Colby,

Mike Dobosz, Tom Gunnum, Terry Cederholm.
third row: Darrel Doctor, Rob Krupinski, Lupe
Sallas, Paul Clark, Tom Rosier, Tim Gardenhire,
Matt Bartlett, second row: Mark Arndt, Mark
Lazarine, Bruce McNeill, Mark Barenie, Pat
Burbridge, Steve Price, front row: Kevin
Halverson, Tony Bruno, Mark Adams, Kurt
McConnell, Bob Jacobs, Mark Campbell, Jim Jones.

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broke his leg on a fumble recovery.

In the huddle while Terry was being
carried off the field, Ed Konopasek
announced the theme for the rest of
the game: "Let's do it for Terry."

The 25-7 win over Calumet
provided the playoff opportunity.

The fired-up team, mixed with a
blaze of fans, prompted the Lake
Central victory. The Indians had not
been scored upon in 11 straight
quarters but the Panther Power
defeated them 27-0. During the game
Matt Bartlett blocked in punt and
Tom Gunnum, who unknowingly was
playing with a fractured leg, picked
up the ball and carried it to the
8-yard line. Kevin Halverson scored.
The victory over Lake Central

provided Griffith with the Lake
Suburban Conference championship.

The team went into the playoffs
with that same fire burning strong
and beat previously undefeated
Hammond High 27-18, for the
Sectional championship.

The community backed the Panthers
with 27 fan buses, making the trip
to the Brickie Bowl. Coach Thornton
commented, "The Panthers played hard
but were defeated 21-0 by a very
big and strong Hobart team."

The fire of success began in
November of 1980 as a mere spark. It
spread to a fire which ignited the
fans and the community. This fire
will never die; it will keep on
glowing in the memories of all.

Team awards received were
Most Valuable player, Paul Clark;

Most Improved Offensive players,

Jim Colby and Tim Gardenhire; Most
Improved Defensive players, Tom
Gunnum and Steve Price; Best Mental
Attitude award, Ed Konopasek
and Mike White.

Breaking away. Leaving his competition stranded
behind. Junior Tony Bruno hastily runs toward
the end zone. Tony's playing ability earned
him the Outstanding Defensive Back award.

One more point. Before the players go out on
the field, Coach Les Thornton gives them a
pep talk to build up their confidence. Ability
and determination led to a successful season.

Catch! Instead of a pass, senior Paul Clark
resorts to a hand-off to senior Matt Bartlett.
Despite their efforts, Hobart was the
loss that ended the Panthers winning streak.

Football

1981 Football

CHS

Hammond Gavit

Opp.

Gary Wirt

E.C. Roosevelt

Lowell

Munster

Crown Point

Highland

Bollingbrook

Calumet

Lake Central

Hammond High (Sectionals)

Hobart (Regionals)

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One hand carry. Without the interference of
his opponents and teammates senior Paul Clark
jumps for a lay up. Steady fingers are an
asset to any basketball player.

Basketball-back row: Coach Greg Morgan, Bruce
McNeill, Jeff Kistler, Thad Zengler, Ed Konopasek,
Marko Stepanovich, John Mirda. front row: Man-
ager Greg Potosky, James Hayes, Mike Mackeigan,
Darrell Doctor, John Hochstetler, Paul Clark.

Basketball

Boys Basketball

GHS

Opp.

Michigan City Elston

Hammond Morton

Horace Mann

Highland

Calumet

Munster

Lake Station

Whiting

Crown Point

Knox

Lowell

Hammond Tech

Calumet

Gary Wirt

Munster

Chesterton

Lake Central

River Forest

Hammond Clark

Hammond Gavit

Sectionals

Pla yers gain pride,
f J perserverance

-Basketball

Despite a 2-17 season record
the boys basketball team has a right
to be proud.

Coach Greg Morgan said, "I think
the guys did work well together this
year. With the season we've had,
you'd have expected some guys to quit,
but no one did and I think that
speaks highly of their loyalty and
teamwork. They also gained pride and
perserverance this year."

Coach Morgan said that the main
reasons the team had a bad season were
lack of confidence, inconsistent play
and poor shooting.

"We started off poorly and that
built on itself. If we had started
off winning, we would probably have
won more games because the team
would have had confidence.

"We were shooting only 38% from
the field as a team. Normally a high
school team should have about a 43%
average," said Coach Morgan.

Keep those hands up. The way to obtain the ball
is to stay one step ahead of the opponent.

Seniors Marko Stepanovich and Ed Konopasek and
junior Bruce McNeill struggle as they try to score.

Hair raising experience. Once in possession
of the ball senior John Mirda has the choice
of passing or shooting it. John's attempt
proved futile as the team lost 66-63.

Golden Hoopster Club

B aids averages

asketball

To improve the shooting average,
Coach Morgan initiated a shooting
club, The "Golden Hoopster" which
lasted over the summer. The more
baskets one would make, the larger
the price at the end of the summer.
However, this club had few participants.

Senior Marko Stepanovich had
the greatest goal percent: 53%.

Senior John Mirda had the highest
free throw percent, 81%. Senior
Paul Clark led the team in field
goals with 91, and also in steals:

24, and assists, 94. Paul also
had the greatest number of free
throws with 57 and the number of
total points with 238. Leading the
team in total rebounds was senior
Ed Konopasek with 201.

The team had an average of 38%
from the field; their opponents
averaging 48%. However, the teams
free throw average was 62%, higher
than the opponents average of 61%.

Time out. Coach Morgan calls a conference to
discuss the teams strategy. Their hopes for
a victory were to no avail as they lost the
game and finished the season 2 - 18 .

Man on the run. Having control of the ball
signifies the enemy is near. The victim, junior
John Hochstetler dribbles toward the basket
while simultaneously trying to evade his
opponent.

It's mine. Senior Ed Konopasek proves that
basketball can be a contact sport as he grabs
the ball away from his opponent. Despite Ed's
efforts the team lost their fifth in a row.

Shoot for two. Once gaining possession of the
ball, junior Kim Oppman puts it up. Unfortunately
its destination eludes the basket, two points,
and the victory against Hammond High.

Free Throw. With a soft touch and little luck
the basketball will arc into the basket from
junior Lisa Daugherty's hands. Free throws
often make the difference between a
win and a loss.

Inexperienced team lacks knack;

G struggles for victory

iris basketball

The 1981-82 girls basketball season
will not go down in history as a year
of great achievement and advancement,
but as a year of learning.

The cagers ended the season with a
record of 1-17. Their sole win came
late in the season
against Lake Station.

Coach Garretson attributes the
team's results to the
lack of a program.

“There has only been a 7th and 8th
grade girls basketball team for two
years. Because of this the juniors
and seniors only have played two years
whereas other teams have played five."

“If you analyze a game you'll find

that the teams
that have a
knack, a speciah
ability to make
a big play out |
of nothing, are
the ones that
win. Our team
doesn't possess
this ability

because of inexperience.

For the past three years the team has
shot less than 30 percent. All three
of those years they had a losing season.

You can't win games shooting lower ,
than 30 percent. When you go down,
shoot and miss and shoot and miss again
the other team gains confidence.'

“When you're always trying to
fight back from behind it puts a lot of
pressure on the team. It takes a good
veteran team to come from behind."

"Next year will basically be the
same as this. I'm going to have to
take a lot of time working on team
effort and on fundamentals."

Coach Garretson concluded.

Girls Basketball- back row: Caoch James Garret-
son, Cindy Jones, Judy Verhulst, Lisa Daugherty,
Amy Hilbrich, Judy Hilbrich, Donna Voss, Man-
ager Mary Johnson, front row: Rita Alliss, Kim
Oppman, Lori Van Gorp, Kristi Archer, Marion
Buchko, Denise Hedges.

Opp. 1 '

GHS

Hammond Gavit

Valparaiso

Hammond Morton

Andrean

Chesterton

Highland

Lowell

Hammond High

Munster

Merrillville Tournament

Hobart

Crown Point

Lew Wallace

Lake Central

Merrillville

Lake Station

Calument

Sectionals

Double Battle. Attempting to evade her opponent,
junior Kristi Archer dribbles down court and
maneuvers herself to the basket. With speed and
agility, Kristi tries to score two points.

Take off. A good jump aids senior Kelle
Steele in her attempt to hit the ball
over the net. She must avoid touching the
net to make her possible point count.

S-t-r-e-t-c-h. Senior Joanne Kregel leaps in
the air in an attempt to send the ball over
the net. If her try fails, two other teammates
also have the opportunity to return it.

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Winning not easy;

\ Y 8-16 record.

olleyball

The girls volleyball team finished
their season with an 8 win, 16 loss
record. The girls tied for 6th place
in the Lake Suburban Conference.

"We were a very inexperienced
team," Coach Don Whittemore said.
"I believe the girls were
athletically better than some of the
teams they were defeated by, but
they didn't know how to win.

Junior Kristi Archer received the
Most Valuable Player award. She was
also chosen by her teammates as Best
Server and Best Passer. Senior Joanne
Kregel earned Best Hitter while
junior Elaine Foster was given
Best Blocker. Senior Lori VanGorp
was awarded the best defensive
player, and senior Rita Alliss was
voted Most Improved Player.

"I think next year will be a very
good year. Out of the 13 varsity
players that competed, 8 will be
returning next year. With
hard practice and experienced
girls, I know next year
will prove rewarding," stated
Coach Whittemore.

Volleyball

Volleyball 1981

Opp.

GHS

Andrean

Hammond Clark

Hobart

Bishop Noll

Hammond High

Lake Station

Gary West Side

East Chicago Roosevelt

Munster

River Forest

Lake Central

Calumet

Merrillville

Hammond Gavit

Crown Point

Bishop Noll

Hebron

Hammond Morton

Highland

Lowell

Gary Lew Wallace

Whiting

East Chicago Washington

Calumet

Volleyball-back row: Lisa Dellahan, Elaine
Foster, Joanne Kregel, Lisa Dalton, Betty
Thiel, Kellee Steele, Sherri Palmer, Coach Don
Whittemore. front row: Rita Alliss, Lori Van
Gorp, Peggy Konopasek, Cindy Jones, Kristi
Archer, Kim Oppman.

Ready, set, return. The set-up is an integral
part of a return in volleyball. Sophomore Cindy
jones aides the spiker as she prepares to set
up the ball and possibly help score a point.

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Different strokes different folks. In swimming
members possess the choice of competing in events
most suitable to them. Seniors Mickey Lach and
Brian McCarty prefer the freestyle and the fly.

The leader's cheer. Coaches Paul Mount and Kim
Millus in accordance with manager senior Cheryl
Britton offer a cheer to their team. The
swimmers finished the season with a 3-15 record.

Coach gainsexperience,
Penwitt to state

wimming

Without a season, without a coach,
and without a team qualified as
setbacks for boys swimming. But
when a coach was found and boys signed
up for the team, two of the setbacks
disqualified. The outcome of the
remaining obstacles was never
successfully overcome, as the boys
swimming team finished 3-15.

"We would probably have done
better if practices began earlier
and if they were harder," coach Mr.

Paul Mount stated. Because of the
delay with sign-ups and a coach the
team was deprived of one additional
month of practices.

But as the season concluded and

sectionals arrived the boy's improved
substantially. They placed 6 out
of 12 with senior Dan Penwitt
receiving the Sectional Championship
in diving.

"As a team they didn't do too well
throughout the season but individually
and at sectionals they did an excellent
job," assistant coach Kim Millus stated.

After the Sectional Championship,
Dan advanced to the state finals
where he finished 18 out of
48 divers.

"The competition was tough and I
knew 1 had to do my best. But
unfortunately, I made some errors
and it cost me," Dan commented.

Divers not only excelled at
sectionals, but also at the Portage
Invitational. Divers Brian Ryckman,
Brad Szurgot and Dan Penwitt received
the team trophy.

Despite the overall season record,
the team experienced the price of
individual success.

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Fly like an eagle. While performing a reverse
dive, senior Dan Penwitt displays the style
that led him to state. Dan placed 18th in the
State Finals out of 48 divers.

Swimming

Boys Swimming

Valparaiso L

Rensselaer L

Portage L

Munster L

Gary Lew Wallace W

Gary Wirt L

Portage Diving Invitationl W

Hobart L

Hammond Morton L

Chesterton L

Hammond High W

Lake Central L

Crown Point L

Highland L

Kankakee Valley kV

LSC Meet 5/6

LaPorte L

Michigan City Elston L

Hammond Gavit L

Lowell L

Sectionals 6/11

Swimming-back row: Tracy Schulte, Debbie Villal-
pando, Lisa Brack, Kim Navarro, Manager Cheryl
Britton, fourth row: Glen Carlson, Tom Schmidt,
Steve Gabrys, Karla Schulte, Betty Thiel, third row:
Mike Lively, Lou Kachnik, Brian McCarty, Mickey
Lach, Dave Wiley, Coach Paul Mount, second row:
Rob Bereolos, Brian Ryckman, Brad Szurgot, Greg
Mang, Dan Penwitt, Tom Sullivan, front row: Brad
Spickard, Andy Hamilton, Bob Lavin, Paul Mount,
Greg Shaller, Jeff Rex.

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Head chuck. In order to take down his T.F. North
opponent during a Tri Duel meet, junior Paul
Miller attempts to distract him by slapping him
on his face. The team placed first in this meet.

Pain in the neck. Sophomore Mark Johnson utilizes
the cradle hold as he endeavors to pin his
opponent. The win during this meet contributed
to one of the team's best seasons ever.

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Hold on tight. Junior Brian Clark seizes his
opponent in a double chicken wing hold. Brian
must restrain him for three seconds in order
to win the match against Gary West Side.

Wrestling-back row: Frank Kwolek, Rich Blunt,

Curt McQueary, Doug Herd, Jim Jones, Coach Keith
Shorb. middle row: Mark Johnson, Brian Clark,

Dave Salima, Paul Miller, Matt Bartlett, front
row: Dave Seiber, Jim Meny, Rod Fisher, Ron Reed.

Jones to semi-state

result of fate

restling

Each movement determines the
wrestlers fate. Whether it's a cradle,
guillotine, or a reversal, the wrestler
must be prepared in the event
of a takedown.

In order to perfrom these actions,
the Wrestler must be well trained.

"The training ranged from running
to lifting weights, the practices were
tough but it paid off in the end."
stated Brian Clark.

Mastering techniques and maintaining
their physical status are other
responsibilities of a wrestler.

"Although the boys must watch their

weight, I personally do not believe
they should diet continually. I feel
this only makes them weaker." stated
coach Keith Shorb.

With spirit and continual
conditioning the team finished the
season with an 8-8 record, not including
the one meet which ended in a tie.

The wrestlers placed 4th at
sectionals. Three individuals then moved
on to regionals, seniors Jim Meny and
Jim Jones, and junior Brian Clark.

Jim Jones was the only member to advance
to semi-state. Unfortunately Jim was
defeated in the first round of semi-state.

"Even though I did not win, I enjoyed
the trip immensely, it was a fascinating
experience which gave me the chance to
see many excellent wrestlers."

Alert, aware of every option to use
when on the mat, and adjusted to a
well-balanced diet constitute the
stamina of a good wrestler.

Wrestling — i

Wrestling

Opp.

GHS

Hammond Gavit

Gary Lew Wallace

Hammond Morton

Hanover Central

Lake Central

Calumet

Lake Station

Tri Duel

1/3

Crown Point

Highland

E C. Washington

Lowell

Munster

Tie

Whiting

LSC Meet

6/7

Sectionals

4/4

New coach and promising talent bring

G optimism to bleak teams

lirls swimminff/g vm nasties

With a degree in gymnastics.

Coach Darcy Pendley took charge of
the girls gymnastic team.

The girls ended the year
with a 1-10 record.

"The team has an unfavorable
record, but their individual performance
and placements are quite good. The
girls are a young team and willing to
work hard." stated Coach Pendley.

In order to better the gymnasts
skills, the school will sponser a

summer program. This program is
intended to encourage new participants
to join the team.

"As a result of their great efforts
the team was awarded new leotards this
season, and are awaiting new warm-ups
next year." Caoch Pendley said. "Along
with their new equipment this should
be a considerable asset to the team.

For the twenty girls on the swim team
the practice and hard work began about
the 15th of August and continued until

the 20th of November when
the season ended.

At the sectional meet, the girls
placed 5th out of 11 teams. The 200
medley relay of juniors Jane Brack,

Kim Wasserman, Marion Buchko and
sophomore Karen Baker missed qualifying
for state finals by one place.

"I feel that the girls swim team is
getting stronger every year, and as the
experience grows our record will
improve." stated junior Jenny Lovin.

The team placed 5th in conference
and ended the season with a 1-8 record.

"The team will unfortunately lose
many seniors who aided the team during
the year, but I feel there will be an
excess of young talent to replace them."
stated Coach Kim Millus. "As a result
our future outlook is promising."

Gymnastics-back row: Coach Darcy Pendley,
Lisa Dellahan, Amy Bradley, Ursula Stankovich.
third row: Holly Golden, Moni Maglish, Susan
Jostes. second row: Lori Maglish, JoAnn Hodor,
front row: Kristi Laich, Kathy Baker, Michelle
Slanac, Lorene Uhter, Jayne Hodor.

Fine point. Sharp eyes and pointed toes are
demanded skills for remaining on a four inch wide
balancing beam. Senior Jayne Hodor employs both
techniques while performing her routine.

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Girls swimming-back row: Jane Brack, Jenny Lo-
vin, Jill Hilbrich, Lory Hobbs, Kim Wasserman,
Chris Wasserman, Susan Jostes, Coach Kim Mil-
lus. second row: Kim Novaro, Michelle Rafa, Karen
Baker, Kathy Baker, Lisa Toler, Jennie Isaacs, front
row: Darla Lindell, Marian Buchko, Jayne Hodor,
Julie Gordon, Debbie Villalpando, Lisa Brack,
Mary Hafner.

Trimmin' for swimmin'. Before competition can
begin the girls swim team stretches and bends
in order to loosen their muscles which aids
them while swimming and diving.

Girls swimming

Opp.

GHS

Lowell

Chesterton

Munster

Crown Point

Portage

Highland

Hobart

Lake Central

Elston

Gymastics

Opp. GHS

Valpraiso L

LaPorte L

Munster L

Merrillville L

Lake Station L

Crown Point L

Highland L

Hobart W

Lowell. L

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108

Put your left hip in, put your right arm out.

Golf — back row: Don Plohg, John Pearson, Dave Freshman Dave Dye executes a mighty swing to send
Dye, Mr. Dave Price, front row: Coach Charles lF* e golf ball as far as possible. Dave was
Ricks, Ron Pirau, Mike Pirau. one of four team members to make semi-state.

Spring teams reach more

C than Gramma’s house

ross country/ golf

Over the hills and through the
woods it's off to the finish line
they go. The Cross Country team had
its ups and downs this season ending
with a 7-5 record and placing third
in the Lake Suburban Conference.

"I feel the team did satisfactory;
they performed as I expected them
to." Coach Ron Divjak stated.

Finishing fourth in sectionals,
fifth in regionals but failing to
qualify for semi-state, the team's
endurance yields high hopes for
next year.

The 1981
Golf team
flew to the
top of the
hill with a
10-5 season
record. It
placed third in the Sherwood
Invitational and fourth in the
Lake Hills Invitational.

Seniors Ron Pirau and Don Plohg,
sophomore John Pearson and freshman
Dave Dye qualified for semi-state.

Receiving Sectional Medalist,
Regional Medalist, and Semi-state
Medalist, senior Don Plohg showed
off his golfing skills.

"A positive attitude combined with
perfect attendance made this years
team a success." Coach Ricks said.

Golf

Cross country

Golf 1981

Opp.

GHS

Merrillville

Hanover

Calumet

Hanover

Munster

Highland

Lowell

Munster

Sherwood Invitational

3/19

Lake Central

Lowell

Highland

Crown Point

Lake Central

Crown Point

Lake Hills Invitational

4/21

Calumet

Sectionals

3/21

Regionals

3/12

Semi-State

12/20

Cross Country 1981

Opp.

GHS

Michigan City Elston

Portage

Lowell

Merrillville

Gary Roosevelt

Andrean

Calumet

Crown Point

Highland

Whiting

Conference

3/7

Sectionals

4/10

Regionals

5/11

Gary West Side

Lake Central

Cross Country — back row: Coach Ron Divjak, Jim
Gerber, Matt Kennedy, Chris Gall, Doug Spitz,
Kevin Simac, Mike Brill, Jim Companik, Randy
Winter, front row: Todd Ferry, Terry Fines, Greg
Smith, Brian Konopasek, Chuck McCarroll, Jeff
Foss, Scott Reed, Roger Winter, Jeff Farley.

A nice cold drink. Coach Ron Divjak compliments
sophomore Scott Reed with a cool refreshment
and some words of encouragement after a
good run at the Lemon Lake Sectionals.

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Boys Tennis-back row: Duane Lindell, Darrell
Austin, Steve Morasan, Tim McCoy, Coach Gary
Dixon, front row: Tom Palinca, Dan Stassin, Joe
Huss, Jim Muresan, Mike Egari.

Girls Tennis-back row: Coach Jerry Gurrado, Anne
Rubacha, Victoria Joseph, Sally Engle, Denise Frat-
ter, Diane Chmiel. front row: Ellen Hass, Marian
Donnelly, Paulette Plohg, Dawn Sanders, Amy
Turner.

Ten nis teams learn true
1 p meaning of word love

oys/ girls tennis

Boys tennis

Boys Tennis

Opp.

Bishop Noll

GHS

E.C. Washington

Hanover Central

Hammond Morton

Calumet

Lowell

Highland

Crown Point

Munster

Lake Central

Lake Station

Hammond Gavit

Gary Wirt

Sectionals

Conference

Girls tennis

Girls Tennis 1981

Opp.

GHS

Portage

Hobart

Merrillville

Valparaiso

Munster

Crown Point

Lowell

Calumet

Lake Central

Lake Station

Gavit

Gary Wirt

Highland

Clark

Hammond Tech

Love . . ., to most students symbolizes
affection combined with a lot of hugs
and kisses, but not to the tennis teams.
To these few students it means gaining
a point, or on the other hand,
losing one.

The 1981-82 Boys Tennis team finished
with an 8-5 record. Throughout the year,
the courts were full with practicing
players showing that hard work and
optimism was their motto.

"I think the team did quite well,
considerably better than I expected,"
stated Coach Gary Dixon. "With a record
of 8-5, three of the five losses had a
score of 3-2, therefore proving that
the boys weren't defeated badly."

Leading the team with the most wins
were junior Tom Palinca and senior

Steve Morason,
ending the season
with 11-2
records. The
Mental Attitude
award was given
to senior Jim
Muresan, and
junior Tom Palinca received the Most
Valuable Player award.

On the other side of the court, the
Girls Tennis team exercised their skills.

"This was a year of learning and
practicing. The girls weren't very
experienced but they worked hard,"
stated coach Jerry Gurrado.

The season ended with a record
of 6-9, which included the
Conference matches.

Awards went to: junior Amy Turner,
Most Valuable player; sophomore Diane
Chmiel, Most Improved player; junior
Marian Donnelly, Best Attitude award.

"The girls showed ambition and
enthusiasm this year and throughout
the summer. I expect an excellent team
next year," concluded Coach Gurrado.

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With precision and accuracy junior Tom Palinca
lines his racket up with the ball. Tom was
awarded Most Valuable Player and was tied with
a fellow tennis player for the most wins.

Cornin' at ya. Junior Sally Engle awaits to
return the ball hoping her forehand will give
her an advantage over her opponent. Sally
was one of the tri-captains on the team.

Concentration, agitation. Positioned to receive
the ball, senior Jim Muresan awaits the arrival
Jim was given the Best Mental Attitude award
for his character throughout the season.

Ill

Unlike the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow
junior Roger Winter finds the ribbon at the
end of the track field an attainable goal.

He breaks the ribbon by finishing first.

Hang on there. With the help of a pole,
junior Jeff Chandler endeavors to evade the
bar and a collision, which will
signify a reduction in his score.

Runners, fielders find

B it a record year

ovs track

It's 3:15 p.m. The halls are quiet
except for the distant sound of Adidas
pounding on linoleum tile. Nearing, it
echoes like a thundering herd. Those
conspicuous noises belong to
the boys track team.

Whether running through the bare
halls inside, or the slush and snow
outside, the team continued to practice.

The hard work and effort paid off
as the team finished 6-2, with losses
only to Chesterton and Lake Central.
They came in second in the Little 5,
placed third in the Griffith Relays and
sixth in the Calumet Relays. Three

members of the team, Kevin
Halverson, Chuck McCarroll and
Dave Lattin advanced to Regionals.

Not many records were left
standing after the season's end.

A total of eight were broken with
Kevin shattering his own in the
400-meter dash.

Many strived-for goals were achieved
as individual award winners were junior
Dave Lattin, Most Improved; junior Chuck
McCarroll, Outstanding Distance Man;
junior Kevin Halverson, Most Valuable
Track Man; sophomore Mark Arndt,
Outstanding Sophomore; and senior Brian
Adams, Outstanding Dash Man.

As awards were received and
teammates congratulated, thoughts of
those days after school, running
through the empty halls came back and
athletes realized — it was worth it.

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— Boys track — i

1981 Boys Track

Opp.

Munster
Highland
Crown Point
Chesterton
Bishop Noll

Dishop

Lowell

Lake Central
Calumet
Little 5

Griffith Relays
Calumet Relays
LSC Outdoor Meet
Sectionals

GHS

2/5

3/6

6/8

3/7

9/14

1981 Boys Track-back row: Terry Cederholm, Brian
Bradley, Roger Winter, Greg Smith, Chuck McCar-
roll, Kevin Simac, Sam Marlow, Bryan Konopasek,
Chris Isaacs, fourth row: Jim Muresan, Matt Ken-
nedy, Jeff Foss, Scott Reed, Scott Downing, Brian
Adams, Jim Gerber, Keith McConnell, Mark Deck-
ard. third row: Mike White, Tim Martin, Kevin
Halverson, Gerry Nisle, Mike Hardin, Jake Ver-
hulst, Dale Jones, Terry Fines, second row: Mark
Arndt, Mark Adams, Jeff Chandler, Jim Jones, Lou
Kachnik, Gary Lindsay, Dan Mikulski, Randy
Winter, first row: Dave Lattin, Mike Fortner, Tom
Kosier, Dave Combs, Greg Mang.

Headed for the sand. Freshman Gerry Nisle
comtemplates landing in the sand. His goal
ostensibly is to arrive far enough to better
his score and help his team score a victory.

Heave ho! With all the strength he can muster,
junior Mike White heaves the shotput hoping
it will reach beyond his opponents,
to raise his score and the teams.

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Coach cites facilities

G for 4-3 season

iris track

"Awesome." A word used by Coach
Lee Bolhorst to describe the Girls
Track Team. "The girls do it all. I,
as a coach, am only there to advise.

The girls work together as a team.
There is no letter 'I' in the word
'team.' A team must be united,"

Coach Bolhorst said.

The season began with three indoor
meets held in the new complex. The
Outdoor Season Record closed with a
total of 4 wins and 3 losses. In
Outdoor Conference competition the
team finished with 3 wins and 3 losses.

The coaching this year was divided.
Coach Cathy Allen directed the field
events while Coach Bolhorst took
charge of the running events.

Over one-third of the girls

qualified for sectionals. Junior
Rita Alliss was the only team member
to advance to Regionals.

A new running event, the
1600-meter relay, replaced the
800-meter medley relay. Even
though the team consisted of all
freshmen while the opponents
were either juniors or seniors,
the girls still remained undefeated.

According to both coaches the major
improvement from the previous season
involved the use of the new
facilities. The complex allowed
for the first Indoor Track Season.

"The team has shown by its winning
season record how strong the program
has become. Plagued by injuries
throughout the season, the girls were
called upon to participate in events
they never dreamed they would be
entered in. Many of these girls proved
to themselves the rewards to the
phrase 'I will not give up.'"

Coach Allen commented.

1980 Girl's Track-back row: Coach Lee Bolhorst,
Mia Kuss, Sue Grubach, Lea Ann Dye, Julie Gor-
don, Amy Hilbrich, Vicki Garcia, Missy Cowser,
Coach Kathy Allen, fourth row: Judy Verhulst,
Sandy Little, Beth Rosinko, Dawn Regeski, Rita
Alliss, Debby Regeski, Shelly Smith, JoAnn Ho-

dor, third row: Judy Hilbrich, Pam Batliner, Mi-
chele Simac, Barb Sopkowski, Tracy Schilling, Jo-
die Concialdi. second row: Pam Kowalisyn, Sandy
Mercer, Kris Wang, Michele Rafa, Mary de la
Vega, first row: Karen Baker, Chris Cook, Lori Van
Gorp, Beth Ciesco, Cindy Jones, Sue Lopp.

After completing her portion of the 800 -meter
relay against Highland, junior Judy Hilbrich
exhibits the physical and emotional drain
accompanied by a hard-earned victory.

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Bound for the finish line. Demonstrating
her jumping technique, freshman JoAnn Hodor
leaps over the high hurdle, hoping to break
the tape before her opponents.

Reach out, reach out and touch someone. Junior
Dawn Regeski strives toward her goal
of tagging her teammate in order to achieve
a victory over the opposing side.

I - Girls track ~ i

1980 Girl's Track

Opp.

GHS

Hanover Central

Highland

Crown Point

Munster

Lake Central

Calumet

Lowell

Griffith Relays

4/6

Oh my aching back! High jumping is a perplexing
event, which entails flexibility as well as
c ^P a t>ility. Junior Julie Gordon demonstrates
this in an attempt to surpass the bar.

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12' 19 team finds
home elusive

aseball

There's no place like home. This
thought runs through the player's mind
as a fiery ball is thrashed from the
pitcher's hand, towards his bat.
Wondering if it will be a
homerun, fans watch attentively.

The consequence of these numerous
instances was revealed in the 1981-82
baseball season. The Panthers acquired
a season record of 12-19 and a
Conference record of 5-7, placing 4th
in the Lake Suburban Conference.

Leading the team with a .333 batting
average was junior Paul Clark.

Achieving a triumphant field average
of .1000, juniors Pat Burbridge and
Chris Cioroianu demonstrated their skills.

Likewise, individual efforts went
to junior Paul Clark, Most Valuable
Player; senior Rich Concialdi, Craig Lee
Memorial Award; senior Dave Sharp,

Most Improved Player; junior Dane
Creviston, Top Offensive Player;
senior Scott Bridges, Top
Defensive Player; and junior
Pat Burbridge, Top Pitcher.

Practices were perpetual and
tiresome, yet the Panthers didn't
surrender. They were continuously
striving toward their goal . . . home.

1981 Baseball-back row: Coach Tim Foss, Pat Bur-
bridge, Jeff Shuttrow, Dave Sharp, Rich Concialdi,
Chris Cioroianu, Joe Lukacs, Tim McCoy, Mary
Cieslak, Coach Jim Anderson, middle row: Betty
Thiel, Lori Miller, Howard McClure, Paul Clark,

Scott Bridges, Mickey Lach, Steve Klovanish, Larry
Troksa, Linda Kijurna, Janice Stettin, front row:
Mary Nowak, Carol Genis, Ron Urevig, Lupe Sal-
las, Dane Creviston, Mike Dobosz, Allen Setmayer,
Rose de la Vega.

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V-

Waiting for the pitch, with the bat cocked
and feet poised in a ready position,
junior Lupe Sallas hopes to elude the outfield
and possibly accrue a point.

Last-minute advice. Whenever given, advice
can be an essential plus to a person. Coach
Tim Foss offers some to junior Pat
Burbridge before he steps up to bat.

Baseball

1981 Baseball

GHS

Opp.

Lake Station

La Porte

Portage

Hammond High

T.F. South

T.F. North

Crown Point

Lowell

Chesterton

Highland

Benton Central

Munster

Lowell

Hammond Clark

Crown Point

Andrean

Calumet

Munster

Calumet

Michigan City Rogers

Michigan City Rogers
Lake Central

Merrillville

Bishop Noll

Conference

4/7

A keen eye is a required talent in a pitcher's
technique. In the follow through of his pitch
junior Tim McCoy delivers a fast ball to his
opponent, anticipating a strike.

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Mr. Robert Kurtz: Superintendent. William
Gall: Assistant Superintendent. Mrs. Sarah
Condiff: School Treasurer. Mr. Richard Ander-
son: School Board President.

Mr. James Donnelly: School Board Member.
Mr. John Glass: School Board Secretary. Mr.
Claude Hochstetler: School Board Member. Mr.
Rick Kane: School Board Vice President.

Active teachers,
aid to school

Being a teacher can mean more
than just teaching students the
difference between a noun and a
verb or a proton and a neutron.

Many teachers are involved in
more than just classroom activities.
For example, coaching is an
outside activity teachers participate
in. A coach spends many hours
planning his strategy for the next
game. Preparing and training the
athletes is the major task a
coach is expected to achieve
during his season.

Directing and producing the
school play is another out of
classroom activity for a teacher.

This job is held by Mr. Gerald

Faculty

Spejewski, head of the Drama
Department. Mr. Spejewski devotes
much of his time in helping the
students prepare the play.

Mr. Ray Weaver aids in
presenting movie productions
which are shown on weekends in
the auditorium. Mr. Weaver
stated, “I enjoy teaching but
I also enjoy presenting the
movies. This job keeps me
active in school and
student life."

Double duty. After the notes and homework are
given to the students in class coaches Larry
Parker and Les Thornton must advise and
train the football players on the field.

Sam Cox: Principal. Mr. Dave Smith: Assistant
Principal. Mr. Thomas Schatzman: Director of
Pupil Personnel. Miss Kathy Allen: Girls Track
coach, Chemistry.

Mrs. Sue Artim: Office secretary. Mr. Jim Bart-
lett: Athletic Director. Mrs. Sandra Beahm: Bi-
ology. Mr. Howard Besch: Chemistry, Physics,
Student Council sponsor. Science Department
Chairman, Honor Society sponsor.

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Mr. Bill Birk: Economics. Mr. Frank Burke:

Boys Track coach. Gym, Physical Education
Department chairman, Woods. Miss Pat Clark:
Reflector, Panther Press, News Bureau, Engish
mini-courses, Quill and Scroll sponsor. Mrs.
Carol Collet: Library assistant.

Mrs. CatheCrabbs: English mini-courses Soph-
omore English. Mr. Noel Cross: Band. Miss
Margaret Croxton: Foods. Mr. Carl Dalton:
Psychology, Sociology, Social Studies Depart-
ment chairman.

Mrs. Susan Dennis: Health. Mr. Ron Divjak:
Cross Country coach, gym. Mrs. Mary Earp:
School nurse. Mrs. Susie El Naggar: Algebra,
Geometry.

Mrs. Judith Erickson: English mini-courses.
Mr. Arthur Fiscus: Audio-visual director. Mr.
James Garretson: Guidance Department chair-
man, Girls Basketball coach. Mr. Joe Glassford:
Power Mechanics.

Mr. Gerry Gurrado: JV Basketball Coach, Social
Studies mini-courses, Government. Mr. Charles
Harkin: English mini-courses, English Depart-
ment chairman. Mr. Bob Hastings: History
mini-courses. Mrs. Lynn Heller: Guidance
counselor.

Mrs. Betty Holmgren: Shorthand, Secretarial
Practice. Mrs. Janet Howell: Guidance counsel-
or. Mrs. Margie Keithly: Home Economics De-
partment chairman, Clothing, Prep. Mrs. Janet
Konopasek: Secretary.

Mr. Dick Koval: Business Department chair-
man, Accounting, Business Math. Mrs. Su-
sanne Lamfalusi: History mini-courses. Mr.
Dan Leslie: Wood shop. Mrs. Clara Lazar:
Guidance secretary.

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Responses unique
to funny question

“What is the funniest thing that
has ever happened to you during your
teaching career?" When asked this
question each teacher's response was
unique but amusing.

“Approximately eight years ago I came
to school in haste. Soon I was
informed by an observant student that
I was wearing two different color
shoes. The rest of the day I was
the subject of laughter," stated
economics teacher, Mr. Bill Birk.

“It was the day the chemistry labs were
were due, I left school with a large
box containing the labs. I went
out to my car placing the box on the
roof while I opened the
door. Forgetting to recover the box
I drove off, only to discover a few
blocks later that the papers were
scattered over the street. Ironically,
after searching for hours I found
every paper." said Mr. Besch,
science teacher.

“It was a average school day, I was
was sitting in my office when a boy
entered the room. He had his braces
hooked together and couldn't talk.

I amusingly unclasped the
braces and the boy was then able
to speak."

Faculty

said Mrs. Erp, school nurse.

“After reading a Ray Bradbury
book, my students were prepared to
see the film. I turned on the
projector expecting the usual film
when all of the sudden a man
appeared on the screen. The man
said, 'Do you know what to tell
your children when they ask about
sex.' I was astonished and
immediately turned off the projector."
stated Mrs. Erickson, English teacher.

"The students in my advanced biology
class were testing for bacteria.

Before they began the experiment,

I had placed the bacteria on one piece
of candy. The students spread the
bacteria by shaking hands with one
another, after touching the candy.

The candy was to be thrown away as
soon as the students were finished
with it. After the clean-up was
completed a student approached me
and asked if I said they could eat
the candy. Just then I noticed he
was sucking on something. I became
hysterical, and soon was relieved
to discover the student was
eating a cough drop." stated Mrs.

Beahm, biology teacher.

The answers to the questions
were different, but they
had one thing in common . . .
they were all funny.

Walking with confidence. That may be the case
with Mr. Bill Birk, economics teacher today,
but not eight years ago when he was caught
wearing two different pairs of shoes to school.

Mr. James Mason: Trigonometry, Calculus,
Consumer Math, Math Department chairman.
Mr. George McClure: Metal Shop. Mrs. Marga-
ret McNabney: Typing, Business Law. Mr. Ken
Miller: DECA, DE., ICE, Senior Class Sponsor.

Mr. Craig Morgan: General Math, Consumer
Math, Geometry, Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr.
Herb Noonan: Gym. Mr. Charles O'Rourke:
English mini-courses. Sophomore English.
Mrs. Jacqulyn Oexmann: Biology 1-2, Human
Issues.

Cafeteria Staff-back row: Jenny Skoczen, Pen-
ny Hood, Joyce Waddle, May Eischensehr, Emi-
ly Willerman, Marrian Koleski, Jean Williams,
Arlene Bradley, front row: Leona Newberry,
Betty Santay, Martha Johnsen, Mary Ann
Clark.

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Mr. Larry Owen: History mini-courses. Mr.
Larry Parker: Drafting. Mrs. Kyra Perry: Typ-
ing, Clerical Procedures. Mr. Bill Platt: Algebra,
Consumer Math.

Mr. Wayne Price: Typing, Golf coach. Miss
Cynthia Przondo: Choral director, dramatic
productions music director. Mr. Donald Ray:
Government, Economics. Mr. Dick Reyome:
Fund. DE., assistant football coach.

Mr. Chuck Ricks: Art, Art Department chair-
man, Golf coach. Mrs. Sharon Smith: English
mini-courses. Mr. Gerald Spejewski: English
mini-courses, drama director. Mr. William Sta-
mos: Biology 1-2.

Mr. Stephen Stanczak: History mini-courses.
M rs. Peggy Stuart: Algebra, Geometry, Con-
sumer Math. Mr. Les Thornton: Social Studies
mini-courses. Varsity Football coach. Mrs. Law-
rene Trowbridge: Head Librarian.

Mrs. Julie Turner: Office Secretary. Mrs. Cathy
Wasielcwski: gym. Mr. Ray Weaver: Spanish,
Drama Producer, Junior Class sponsor. Miss
Betty Weber: French, Foreign Language Depart-
ment chairman.

Mr. Robert Witt: Arts and Crafts, Ceramics.
Mrs. Yannuzzi: Drawing and Painting, Art Ap-
preciation. Mrs. Nancy Yuhasz: audio-visual
secretary.

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Seniors

Senior Executive Council-back row: Linda Kijurna,
Vicki Garcia, Sally Engle, Denise Fratter, Chris Gonza-
lez. third row: Gina Cornejo, Richard Kirk, Betty
Thiel, Karla Schulte, Anne Osmulski, Greg Potosky.
second row: Cheryl Britton, Leslie Milch, Denise Para-
dis, Joanne Kregel, Rita Alliss, Donna Billingham, Lea
Ann Dye. front row: Tammi Caldwell, Judy Hilbrich,
Jayne Hodor, Sandy Little, Kellee Steele.

Anxious seniors
count down days

Catherine Louise Adams: Booster Club 2; Executive Coun-
cil 2,4, Student Council 2. Steve Joseph Aderhold. Cathy J.
Aquillon: Band 2,3.

Tammy Florence Allenbaugh: DECA 4; sec y 4; Student
Council 2. Rita Maxine Alliss: Basketball 2-4; Track 2-4;
Volleyball 2-4; Booster Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 3,4; Concert
Choir 3,4; Girls Choir 2; sec'y 2; Girls Ensemble 2,3; Execu-
tive Council 2-4; Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; Quill
and Scroll 3; Student Council 2; Reflector 2,3; Panther Press
2,3; Journalism workshop 3. Tamara Ann Anzur: Tennis
2,3; Bowling Club 2-4; sec'y 3,4.

Raymond L. Armstrong. Scott Alan Artz. Crista Ashcraft:

Booster Club 2,3; Executive Council 3; Student Council 3.

Tina L. Aumiller. Sandra Lynn Bach: Booster Club 2-4;
Honor Society 2-4; Pantherettes 2-4; Pantherette workshop
3; Turnabout Princess; Prom Queen Candidate. Sonia
Balac: Honor Society 3,4, Quill and Scroll 3,4; treas. 3,4;
Reflector 2-4; editor 4; Journalism workshop 3,4.

Ward Ballard. Mark Barenie: Football 2-4; Band 2-4; Chess
Club 4 Barbara Helen Barnard: Volleyball manager 2,3.
Matthew Brett Bartlett: Football 2-4; Wrestling 2-4; Varsity
Club 2-4; Student Council 4; Turnabout Prince Candidate.
Pamela Renae Batliner: Track 2,3; Booster Club 2-4. Ellen
Sue Bennett: Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus
2; Chorale 3,4.

Richard James Bereolos: Swimming 2,3; Tennis 2; Varsity
Club 2-4; Reflector 3.4; News Bureau 2. Joann D. Bernotus:
Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus 2; Girls En-
semble 2. Donna Marie Billingham: Track 2; Swi Aiming 2;
Band 2-4; Executive Council 4; Honor Society 3,4; Student
Council 2-4; sec'y 3,4; mat maids 4. Renee Joan Blair:
Swimming 2-4; Band 2-4; Varsity Club 3,4. Richard W.
Blunt: Wrestling 2; Dramatics 2-4. Ken Anthony Bodamer:
Football 2.

Anxious seniors await graduation;
2,124 school days have passed since
they nervously entered the first
grade, minus the inevitable
absentees. Seniors are torn
between looking forward and back.

Class spirit helped seniors win
Activities Night and second place in
the float to tie for the Spirit Flag
during their last Homecoming, which
helped climax a memorable
football season.

The seniors were represented
throughout the year by Judy Hilbrich,
president; Sandy Little, vice president;
Kellee Steele, treasurer; and Jayne
Hodor, secretary. Mr. Ray Weaver
acted as their sponsor.

"I'm truly proud of my senior
class. The terrific spirit that
they've projected has been amazing.

I couldn't think of a better
group to work with," Judy said.

Other senior memories include
Senior Banquet, March 21, Senior
Ditch Day, March 19, the ledge,
biology, and the "Lake
Central" cheerleaders.

Those 2,124 days will soon be
over, but more time stretches
ahead. What those days will
hold is totally up to the seniors.

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Dave Bolla. Tammy Ann Boltz: Booster Club 2; DECA 3,4;
Executive Council 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Bowling Club
3,4 Brian Rex Bradley: Track 2-4; Wrestling 2-4; captain 4;
Varsity Club 3,4. Robin Brambert. Cheryl Ann Britton:
Swimming manager 4; Executive Council 4; Student Coun-
cil 4; Reflector 4; Swim timer 3,4; Journalism workshop 4 .
Lisa Rene Brooks: Booster Club 2-4.

Dave R. Brown: Wrestling 2; Band 2-4; Dramatics 2.
Thomas James Bunce: Dramatics 4; Chess Club 4. Patrick
John Burbridge: Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity Club
3,4. Michelle Nina Burge: Track 2-4; Swimming 2; Booster
Club 2-4; Cheerleading 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4; Student
Council 2; Prom Queen Candidate; Turnabout Princess
Candidate; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Cheerleading
workshop 2-4. Tammi Ann Caldwell; Track 2; Booster
Club 2-4; Cheerleader 4; Concert Choir 3,4; Girls Choir 2,
Girls Chorus 2; Chorale 3,4; Dramatics 3.4; Executive
Council 2-4, Honor Society 3.4; Varsity Club 3,4; Student
Council 2; Pantherettes 2,3; Pantherette workshop 2,3, Tur-
nabout Princess Candidate; Trackettes 2-4; Cheryl Camp-
bell.

Linda Lou Campbell: Band 2,3; Booster Club 2-4; Executive
Council 2; Student Council 2; Pantherettes 2-4; Mark Allan
Campbell: Football 2-4. Benadetta Catena Carroll: Booster
Club 2; DECA 3,4 Josephine Cazares: Booster Club 2-4.
Jeff Gregg Chandler: Football 2,3; Track 2-4; Band 2, Varsi-
ty Club 3,4 Keith A. Chermak.

Janet Ann Chidichimo: Booster Club 2,4; Executive Coun-
cil 2; Cross Country timer 4 Brenda Ann Chikos: Reflector

3. Karen Gail Choate, Beth Ann Margaret Ciesco: Track 2-

4, Booster Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 3,4, Executive Council 3 , 4 ,
Honor Society 2-4, Varsity Club 2-4 Mary Frances Cieslak:
Basketball 2; Booster Club 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4; Panther-
ettes 2-4; Pantherette workship 2-4; batgirl 3. Chris Cior-
oianu: Basketball 2; Football 2; Tennis 4, Baseball 2-4; Con-
cert Choir 2-4; Chorale 2-4; Dramatics 2,3, Varsity Club 4;
Quill and Scroll 3,4; Panther Press 3,4; editor 4, Journalism
workshop 4; Boys State Delegate.

Paul Kevin Clark: Basketball 2-4; captain 3,4; Honor Soci-
ety 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; Prom King Candidate; Turnabout
Princess Candidate. Jim Dean Colby: Football 2-4; Track 2;
Wrestling 2; Varsity Club 3.4 Alice Blythe Combs: Booster
Club 2-4; Executive Council 3; Pantherettes 3,4; Pantherette
workshop 3 Gene Corle. Gina Christine Cornejo: Booster
Club 2-4; Executive Council 3,4; Pantherettes 3,4; Panther-
ette workshop 3,4. Eddie J. Cox: Bowling Club 3.4.

John Bradley Cozzolino: Baseball 4 Darrell Glenn Croft:
Track 4; Cross Country 2-4; captain 4; Honor Society 3,4;
Varsity Club 2-4. Tod A. Crowell: Band 2. Phyllis Csonka.
Brian Cummings. Daniel Louis Darnell.

Mark Anthony Deckard: Track 3 Rosemarie de la Vega:
Executive Council 2. Pantherettes 3,4; Pantherette work-
shop 3,4; mat maid 2; scorekeeper 2-4 Michael Donovan
Dobosz: Basketball 2; Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity
Club 3,4; Homecoming King Candidate Daniel E. Doctor;
Concert Choir 2-4, vice pres 4; Chorale 2-4; Dramatics 3 4-
Panther Press 3,4. Cynthia Marie Douthit: Basketball 2-
Track 2; Booster Club 2. Colleen M. Dragovich: Booster
Club 2; Student Council 2.

Kurt Allen Duncan. Lea Ann Dye: Basketball 2: Track 2-4,
Volleyball 2; Booster Club 2-4; Cheerleader 3,4; Executive
Council 2-4; treas. 2; Varsity Club 2-4; class treas. 2; Prom
Queen candidate; Turnabout Princess candidate; Home-
coming Queen candidate; Sally Lynn Engle: Tennis 2-4;
captain 3,4; Volleyball 2.3; Band 2.3; Booster Club 2-4,'
Executive Council 3,4; Honor Society 2-4; vice pres. 3; pres.
4; Varsity Club 2-4; Swim timer 2-4; Girls State Delegate
Mary Lynn Farrell: Concert Choir 3.4; Girls Choir 2; Cho-
rale 3,4; Girls Ensemble 2 Don S. Fisher: Wrestling 2.
Ronald Eugene Fisher: Basketball 2; Football 2.

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Denise Ann Fratter: Tennis 2-4; Captain 3,4; Band 2-4;
Executive Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4;
Quill and Scroll 3,4; sec y 3; News Bureau 2,3; chief 3; Swim
timer 2-4; Band workshop 2; Journalism workshop 2. Ke-
vin R. Frisk. Cynthy Fuoss. Steve J. Gabrys: Football 2;
Swimming 2-4; captain 3,4; Baseball 2. Janet M. Garastik:
Booster Club 2. Victoria Jean Garcia: Basketball 2; Track 2-
4; Volleyball 2,3; Booster Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 3,4; Execu-
tive Council 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club
2-4; Student Council 2.

Timothy R. Garden hi re: Basketball 2; Football 3,4. Jim R.
Gerber: Track 3; Cross Country 4; Wrestling 3. Heather Lea
Golden: Swimming 2; Booster Club 2,3; DECA 3,4; pres. 4;
Chess Club 2. Chris Thomas Gonzalez: Wrestling manager
2; Band 2-4; Dramatics 3,4; Executive Council 2-4; Varsity
Club 3,4; Student Council 2-4; vice pres. 3; pres 4; Panther
Press 3; News Bureau 4; chief 4, class vice pres. 3. Pat
Gonzalez. Julie Lynn Gordon: Track 3,4; Swimming 3,4;
captain 4, Pantherettes 2,3; Pantherette workshop 2,3;
Booster Club 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4.

Chris Covert. Bob Grabinski. Kris Gragido. Suzanne T.
Green: Track 2,3; Booster Club 2,3; Student Council 3,4;
Bowling Club 4. Julie Ann Grubach: Swimming 2,3; Boost-
er Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 3; Girls Choir 2; Student Council 3;
Pantherettes 4. Tom F. Gunnum: Football 2-4; Wrestling 2;
Baseball 2,3; Varsity Club 3,4; Panther Press 2,3.

Roy B. Hall. Jerry J. Haller: Tennis 2. Damon Hajduch.
Kevin T. Halverson: Football 2-4; Track 2-4; Varsity Club
2-4. Earlene Marie Hannah: Concert Choir 4; Girls Chorus
2,3; Girls Ensemble 2,3; DECA 3,4. Cynthia G. Hardin:
Booster Club 2; Concert Choir 3,4, Chorale 3,4; Dramatics
2-4; Bowling Club 2.

Michael Dean Hardin: Track 2-4. Ken P. Hartman. Sharon
L. Hatmaker. Barry Lynn Hayes: Concert Choir 2-4. James
Edward Hayes: Basketball 2-4; Track 2; Varsity 2-4. Denise
Diane Hedges: Basketball 2-4; Track 2,3; Swimming 2;
Booster Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4.

Denise Marie Hein: Booster Club 2-4; Sweatergirl 4. Victor
Armando Hernandez: Band 2,4; Dramatics 2-4. Charles N.
Hess: Concert Choir 2-4; Chorale 2-4; Dramatics 2-4; Chess
Club 4. Judith Jennifer Hilbrich: Basketball 2-4; Track 2-4,
captain 4; Booster Club 2-4; Cheerleader 2-4; captain 4;
Executive Council 2-4; vice pres. 2; pres. 3,4; Honor Society
3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; Cheerleader workshop 2,3. Brian
Keith Hillman. Jayne Frances Hodor: Track 2-4; Swim-
ming 3,4; captain 4; Gymnastics 2-4; Band 2,3; Booster Club
2-4; vice pres. 4; Cheerleader 2,3; Executive Council 3,4;
sec'y 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; vice pres. 4;
Homecoming Queen Candidate; Trackettes 3,4; Cheer-
leader workshop 2.

Tony James Holsclaw. Mary Kae Houldieson: Booster Club
2-4; Sweatergirl 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Girls Chorus 2;
Chorale 3,4. Debbie Jean Howerton: DECA 4. Lisa Anne
Huzzie: Swim Timerette 2-4. Alison Jeanne Hyde: Booster
Club 2,3; Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3; pres. 3; Girls
Chorus 2; vice pres. 2; Chorale 3; Dramatics 3,4; Executive
Council 3; Reflector 3. Rick R. Jacobs.

Kelly Anne Jansen: Swimming 2,3; Booster Club 2. Nancy-
Marie Jarmakowicz: Track 4; Gymnastics 2,4; Booster Club
2-4; Cheerleader 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; Cheerleader work-
shop 3. Cathy Jo Jeanes: DECA 3,4. Scott L Jevyak. Chrys-
tine Lynn Johanson. Terry Wayne Johnson: Swimming 4;
Band 2-4; Chess Club 4.

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David Allen Jones. Debra Jones. James Curtis Jones: Foot-
ball 2-4; Track 3,4; Wrestling 2-4, Baseball 2; Varsity 2-4.
Christopher Gene Jostes: Tracey Lee Garrett Kasprzak:
Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus 2. Phyllis
Kaufman.

Terry Randolph Keelen: Concert choir 2-4; Chorale 2-4;
Dramatics 2-4; Executive Council 2,3; pres. 2. Barry B.
Kepshire. Linda Sylvia Kijurna: Booster Club 2-4; Execu-
tive Council 4; Pantherettes 3,4; Pantherette workshop 3,4;
Homecoming Queen Candidate; Mat maids 2-4. Denise
Kime. Richard Alan Kirk: Track 2; Tennis 2; Dramatics
2,4; Executive Council 2,4; Varsity Club 2; Bowling Club 2-
4; captain 3,4. Jeffrey David Kistler: Basketball 2-4; Foot-
ball 2; Varsity Club 2-4.

Steven Todd Klovanish: Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity
Club 3,4; Prom King Candidate; Homecoming King Candi-
date. Denise Knieriemen. Lisa Marie Kominski. Bryan
Alan Konopasek: Track 2,3; Cross Country 2-4; Concert
Choir 2,3; Prom King Candidate; Homecoming King Can-
didate. Ed Steven Konopasek: Basketball 2-4; captain 4;
Football 2-4; captain 4; Varsity Club 2-4; Turnabout Prince
Candidate; Prom King; Homecoming King, All-state foot-
ball 4 Joanne Marie Kregel: Basketball 2,3; Volleyball 2-4;
captain 4, Booster Club 2-4; Concert Choir 3,4; pres. 4; Girls
Chorus 2; Girls Ensemble 2,3; Executive Council 2-4; Hon-
or Society 2-4; sec y 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council
2 .

Ann M. Kudzinowski: Booster Club 2,3; Concert Choir 4,
Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus 2; Chorale 3,4; Girls Ensemble
2; Dramatics 3,4. Julianne E. Kurtz: Track 2-4; Swimming
2,3; Band 2,3; Booster Club 2-4; vice pres. 3; Sweatergirl 4;
Executive Council 3; treas. 3; Varsity Club 2-4; Band camp
2. Frank Mathew Kwolek: Football 2; Wrestling 2-4; Varsi-
ty Club 3,4 Michael Scott Lach: Swimming 2-4; Baseball 2-
4; Varsity Club 3,4. David E. Lattin: Track 2-4; Wrestling 2.
Tim Roland Leonhardt.

Susan Lynn Lesniak. Kimberly Suzanne Lessie: Booster
Club 3. Patricia Ann Marie Letts. Tom Lichtle. Richard
Michael Lindauer. Duane S. Lindell: Tennis 2-4; captain 4.
Varsity Club 2-4.

Couples depart
for night of fun

Saturday afternoon, four
o'clock, house of a female party.
Preparations begin. Afore-said female
takes shower. Female (here-after
called Bertha Bliss for the sake of
simplicity) blow dries her hair.

Bertha selects evening's ensemble.

She dons the glamorous conoction
and steaming curling iron in hand,
proceeds to arrange her long blonde
locks into an enticing arrangement.
Miss Bliss applies her warpaint in
a multitude of pastel shades. The
time is now six o'clock. Bertha
brushes her teeth for the ninth

Seniors

time. She applies more lipstick.
Female party's preparations for
date are completed.

Saturday after noon, five o'clock,
house of male party. Preparations
begin. Afore said male showers. Male
(here-after called Barney Bates for
the sake of simplicity) blow dries
his hair. Barney dons traditional
garb of worn Levi's, flannel
shirt and black concert t-shirt.

Mr. Bates considers various comb
choices, carefully weighing the pros
and cons of each, finally selecting
basic black for the sophisticated
look. The time is now 5:53 p.m.
Barney brushes his teeth for the
third time. He fastens the chain to
his leather trucker's wallet and
puts it confidently into his right

back pocket. Preparations completed.

Six thirty, Bertha's house. Door
bell rings. Mrs. Bliss answers it
while her daughter hides for exactly
two minutes so as not to appear too
eager. When the time is up Bertha
makes a sweeping entrance down the
carpeted stairs. Effect well-planned,
Barney is speechless. This is well
since he would likely be a roll of
toilet paper were his I.Q.
one point lower.

At 6:38 p.m. the happy and well-
matched couple depart for a night of
fun and excitement at the Rush
concert. And they live happily
ever after.

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Jeffrey Ray Little: Chess Club 4. Kathy A. Little: Band 2-4;
Booster Club 2-4, Honor Society 3,4; Pantherettes 2-4;
Pantherette workshop 2-4. Sandra Kay Little: Track 3,4;
Gymnastics 2.3; Booster Club 2-4; Cheerleader 3,4; Honor
Society 4; Executive Council 2-4; vice pres. 4; Quill and
Scroll 3,4; Student Council 2; Panther Press 2-4; Journalism
workshop 3; Cheerleader workshop 3.

Joseph E. Lukacs: Football 2; Baseball 3,4; Varsity Club 4.
Anita June Lyman: Football manager 3,4; Booster Club 2;
Varsity Club 3,4. Theresa Ann Magiera.

Elizabeth A. Maldonado: Booster Club 2; Varsity Club 2.
Michael Raymond Mandernach: Football 2; Golf 3, Swim-
ming 2; DECA 4. Todd Joseph Mandernach.

Victor James Manges: Cross Country 2,3; Dramatics 4;
Chess Club 4; pres. 4. Samuel Franklin Marlow Jr.: Track
3.4. Gordon K. Mauger: Baseball 2; Band 2,3.

Martha J. Maxberry: DECA 4. Charles Thomas McCarroll:
Track 2-4; captain 3,4; Cross Country 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4;
Quill and Scroll 3; Reflector 2; Panther Press 2,3; Prom
King Candidate; Turnabout Prince. Brian William
McCarty: Football 2,3; Track 2-4; Swimming 2-4; Varsity
Club 3,4.

Rebecca Ann McCauley: Booster Club 2-4; Pantherettes 2-
4; vice pres. 3; pres. 4; Pantherette workshop 2-4. Timothy
J. McCoy: Tennis 4; Baseball 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Quill
and Scroll 3,4; Panther Press 3,4; News Bureau 3; Journal-
ism workshop 4. Richard Michael McGuire.

Josephine E. Medina: Track 2; Booster Club 2,3; Girls
Choir 3; sec y 3; Girls Chorus 2; Girls Ensemble 2,3; Execu-
tive Council 3; Varsity Club 4; Student Council 4; Bowling
Club 2-4; captain 4; Panther Press 3. Karen D. Melton:
Booster Club 2-4. James B. Meny: Wrestling 2-4; captain 4,
Varsity Club 3,4.

Julie Jo Messinio: Track 2; Band 2; Booster Club 2-4; Con-
cert Choir 4; Girls Choir 2,3; Girls Ensemble 2-4; Executive
Council 2-4; Student Council 4; Bowling Club 4. David
Joseph Mihalich. Mike Mikovetz.

Seniors

Almost solved. With over one billion possibilities
but only one solution, senior Donna Voss endured
frustration and despair for three months until
she mastered the cube in under five minutes.

False advertising:
true frustration

Recently an ad read: Rubik's
Cube" fun and relaxation
for the entire family.

False advertising? Some would say.

In the opinion of many who have
experienced the puzzles of "The
Cube", the advertisement should read
"Rubiks Cube, frustration and
aggravation for all those involved."

Of course, not everyone becomes
so involved with finding the
solution, but for those who do,
don't despair, there are more
ways than one to find it.

First, and most frustrating, is
trial and error, or in other words,
using your own wit and wisdom to
try and solve it.

Second, is finding the solution
through various books and pamphlets
that have been published for this
purpose. Although this method is
less foolproof it can prove to be
almost as mind-boggling.

Third, is the cheater's way out:
disassembling, then reassembling to
get the desired results. This method
is used when trying to impress
another with a display of skill.

Fourth, for those seeking revenge,
a small wooden-paddle can be
purchased, which is made
expressly for the purpose of smashing the
thing to pieces.

Last but not least, when you
reach the height of impatience,
there's always a garbage can or
window located conveniently nearby.

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Leslie Ann Milch: Booster Club 2-4, Concert Choir 3,4,
Girls Chorus 2; Chorale 3; Executive Council 4; Student
Council 2; Pantherettes 3.4 Charles R. Mills: Concert Choir
2-4 John Steven Mirda: Basketball 2-4; Football 2.3; Base-
ball 2; Concert Choir 2-4; Chorale 2-4; Dramatics 2-4; Hon-
or Society 4; Varsity Club 3,4; News Bureau 4 Allen Keith
Mitchell: Band 2-4; Honor Society 4; Bowling Club 2-4;
treas. 4; Band workshop. Jim Michael Moranski. Steven
George Morasan: Tennis 3,4; Baseball 2,4; Varsity Club 3,4.

Lynnette Janice Morton: Booster Club 2,3. Judith Ann
Muha: Tennis 2; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 4.
Dorothy Jean Muller: Band 2; Booster Club 2-4; Panther-
ettes 2-4; batgirl 2. James P. Muresan: Track 2-4; Tennis
3,4; Honor Society 2-4; Varsity Club 2-4. Denise Diane
Nichols: Booster Club 2,3; Prom Queen; Turnabout Prin-
cess Candidate. Paul Andrew Nicoloff: DECA 4.

James P. Noecker. Kimberly Jean Okeley. Anne Marie
Osmulski: Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 2-4; Student
Council 4; News Bureau 2.3; Mat maid 2-4 Tim G. Owczar-
zcak:DECA 4; treas. 4, Dena Lynn Pacurar. Dan J. Pal.

Jill Ann Paluch: Track 2; Booster Club 2-4; pres. 4; Swea-
tergirl 3,4; pres. 4; Honor Society 2; Varsity Club 2-4; Prom
Queen Candidate; Homecoming Queen. Steven Wayne
Panek. Christine T. Paquin: Booster Club 3,4; Reflector 2.3;
Journalism workshop 3. Denise Marie Paradis: Booster
Club 2-4; Concert Choir 3,4; Girls Chorus 2; Girls Ensem-
ble 2,3; Dramatics 3; Executive Council 4; Honor Society
3,4; Pantherettes 4; Reflector 2,3; Journalism workshop 3;
Pantherette workshop 4; Prom Queen Candidate. Sherry
Lynn Patrick: Band 2,3. Sue Renee Pearson.

Scott David Pement. Daniel W. Penwitt: Swimming 2-4;
captain 4; Varsity Club 2-4; Reflector 4; Journalism work-
shop 4. Tracy Pepler: Swimming 2,3; Band 2.3; Executive
Council 3. Greg Michael Perotti. Dave L Pike. Sharon
Denise Poi: Track 2 . Band 2-4; Dramatics 3,4; Honor Soci-
ety 2-4; vice pres. 4; Varsity Club 2-4; Quill and Scroll 3;
Student Council 3; Bowling Club 2-4; sec y 3,4; Reflector
2,3; Band workshop; 3,4, Girls State Delegate.

Chris Alan Polgar: DECA 4; Bowling Club 2,3. John M.
Popyk: Boys Chorus 4. Vince Portlock. Gregory P. Po-
tosky: Basketball manager 3,4; Football manager 4; Execu-
tive 3,4, Varsity Club 4; Student Council 4; Bowling Club
3,4. Joe Pramuk. Diane Sue Rafa: Band 2-4; pres. 4; Execu-
tive Council 2; Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 3,4;
Bowling Club 4; Chess Club 4; Band camp 2-4.

Dawn Marie Regeski: Basketball 2; Track 2-4; Swimming
4; Booster Club 2,3; Varsity Club 2-4. Kathi Louise
Reyome: Booster Club 2; Concert Choir 3; Girls Choir 2;
Chorale 3. Karen Elizabeth Rex: Football manager 2; Gym-
nastics 2,3; Booster Club 2. Carol Ann Richard. Jeffery
Alan Rigot: Bowling Club 3,4. Catherine Marie Roach:
Band 2-4; Bowling Club 3.

Andy Rogowski. Elizabeth Ann Rosinko. Lisa Rowe. Dave
Russell. Eric Allen Ruuska: Honor Society 3,4; Quill and
Scroll 3,4; Panther Press 2-4; News Bureau 3; Journalism
workshop 3.4. Dave S. Salima: Wrestling 2-4;

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Seniors

Belt buckle emporium. After five years of
collecting, senior Brad Szurgot currently has
55 belt buckles. Brad's goal is to accumulate
200 buckles by the end of the year.

Guadalupe Sallas Jr.: Football 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Varsity
Club 3,4. Ann Santini. Dawn Renee Sarbon: Booster Club
2-4; Pantherettes 3,4; Pantherette workshop 3,4;

Carla Ann Sawochka: Reflector 3 Douglas Edward Schla-
gel: Golf 2; Band 2-4; vice pres. 4; Dramatics 3,4; Honor
Society 3,4; Bowling Club 2-4; Band camp 4. Karla Lovella
Schulte: Booster Club 3,4; Dramatics 3; Executive Council
4, Student Council 4; Chess Club 4; pres. 4; Swimm Timer
4.

Tracey Elizabeth Scofield: Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3;
Girls Chorus 2; Girls Ensemble 2,3. Karen Annette
Scribner: Booster Club 2-4; Honor Society 2-4; Pantherettes
3,4; Pantherette workshop 3,4. Catherine Marie Seaman.

Allen Leonard Setmayer: Basketball 2; Football 2; Baseball
2-4; Band 2,4; Dramatics 2; Varsity Club 2-4; Bowling Club
2; Panther Press 3,4. Todd M. Shearer. Rory Allen Short.

Kevin Anthony Simac: Track 2-4; Cross Country 3,4; Var-
sity Club 3,4. Michael Smith: Dramatics 3. Paul A. Socket:
DECA 4.

Lori Mae Sparks. Teresa Ann Spitz: Booster Club 2-4;
Sweatergirl 3,4; Marty Stammis.

Gum not only
used for chewing

He unrevealed the black velvet case
and gently placed it on the table.

With a proud smile he opened the case
and stared hypnotically at his precious
collection. He carefully set his new
addition, a priceless 1847 penny,
in the velvet case. After intense inspection
of the coin he closed the case, hid
it in his dresser drawer and
nonchantly walked away.

Collections are a major part of
many students lives. One dedicated
collector is sophomore Marcia Boggs.

Marcia collects albums, unicorns and
dolls. At the present time Marcia
has 200 albums and intends
to further her collection.

Stuffed animals, a common collectors
item, clutter the bedrooms of many students.
For instance. Sophomore Laura Green
collects stuffed mice. Currently she
has 194 mice which she places on
shelves in her room. Senior Tammy
Anzur collects stuffed animals. She
now has 40 stuffed animals scattered
throughout her room.

Junior Dale Doctor became interested
in comic books when he was younger.

His interest still holds true seven
years later. At this time Dale has
200 comic books and is still collecting.

Of all the collections mentioned,
senior Chris Gonzales has the most
unusual. Chris collects bubble gum wads
on his bedpost. Presently, Chris
has 50 wads sticking to his bed.

Whether it's stuffed animals or
comic books . . . unicorns or gum wads,
collections will stick
around for a long time.

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Kellee Ann Steele: Volleyball 2-4; captain 4; Band 2-4;
Booster Club 2-4; Executive Council 4; treas. 4; Honor Soci-
ety 3,4; sec y 4; Varsity Club 2-4; Student Council 2,4;
Drum Major 3,4; Bowling Club 3. Marko Theodore Stepan-
ovich: Basketball 2-4; Varsity Club 3,4. Tina Marie Ste-
phens: Booster Club 2-4; Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3;
Girls Chorus 2; Chorale 3; Girls Ensemble 2; Pantherettes
3,4; Pantherette workshop 3.4 Tony Stinnett. Kelly Ann
Stolte: Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 3; Girls Chorus 2; Girls
Ensemble 2 Randolph Alexander Szafarczyk: Chess Club
4.

Brad Thomas Szurgot: Swimming 2-4; Baseball 2, Varsity
Club 2-4 Dana S. Tapley: Girls Choir; Girls Chorus 2
David A. Tedesco. Elizabeth Jean Thiel: Basketball 2; Vol-
leyball 2-4; Executive Council 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Varsi-
ty Club 3,4; Quill and Scroll 3; Reflector 2,3; Swim timer 4;
batgirl 2-4. James V. Thompson: Football 2; Baseball 2.
Ronald Edward Toth: Swimming 2,3; Varsity Club 2-4;

Lawrence John Troksa: Basketball 2; Baseball 2-4; Honor
Society 2-4; Varsity Club 3,4 Cheryl Anne Tucker: Band 2-
4; Dramatics 3,4; Bowling Club 4; Band camp 2. Lorene
Ann Uhter: Gymnastics 4; Booster Club 2-4; Executive
Council 3 Patrick Scott Uhter: DECA 4 Lora Lynne Van
Gorp: Basketball 2-4; Track 2,3; Tennis 4; Volleyball 2-4;
Booster Club 2-4; Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4.
Mike John Varner: Football 2,4.

Mary Vasquez: Booster Club 3. Donna Jo Voss: Basketball
2-4; Swimming 2; Booster Club 2-4; Honor Society 4; Varsi-
ty Club 3.4; Mat maid 2.3 Lorraine E. Walhen: DECA 3,4;
Student Council 4 Stephen S. Wegrzyn: Baseball 2; Reflec-
tor 2,3; Panther Press 2,3; Journalism workshop 3. Cindy
Welch: Track 3; Girls Choir 3.4; Girls Chorus 4, Girls
Ensemble 4 Bill R. Wenzel.

Jeff A. Wheeler. Joseph David Whelan: Concert Choir 2-4
Michael S. White-Willis: Football 2-4; captain 4; Track 2-4;
captain 3; Honor Society 3,4; Varsity Club 2-4; pres. 4;
Prom King Candidate; Homecoming King Candidate; All-
state football 4; Boys State Delegate Dianne Jean Wilson:
Booster Club 2,3; Concert Choir 4; Girls Choir 2.3, Girls
Ensemble 2; DECA 3.4; Panther Press 2-4. Randall P. Win-
ter: Track 2-4; Cross Country 4; Band 2; Varsity Club 3,4.
Roger Edwin Winter: Track 2-4; Cross Country 3,4; captain

Larry Alan Wring. Thad Raymond Zengler: Basketball 2-
4; Dramatics 2-4. Richard Dean Zubrick: Wrestling 2; Var-
sity Club 2-4.

Not pictured:
Brian Ahlemier
Kevin Balluch
John Barrell
Glenda Brasel
Mark Craven
Sharon Fus
Bob Gilsinger
Nick Gladais
John Goodman
Mark Kooi
Ron Krnich
Bill Peters
Darryl Phillips
Jim Roach
Laura Smiedzinski
Becky Walker
George Wirick
Ken Woodworth
Mark Yoko

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Anderson, Cindy
Arbogast, Bob
Archer, Kristi
Armstrong, Rick
Arndt, Mark
Atkinson, Renee
Baccino, Bert
Bannon, Tim

Barrell, Kim
Barrett, Jim
Baran, Mike
Bartley, Lisa
Batliner, John
Berdine, Frank
Bereolos, Randy
Berry, Butch

Best, Keith
Biancardi, Loraine
Bien, Kelly
Billingham, Anita
Bloomer, Tim
Bodnar, Don
Boltz, Tina
Brack, Jane

Bradley, Amy
Brady, Pam
Bruno, Tony
Buchko, Marian
Carlotta, Ken
Carlson, Deanna
Casillas, Barb
Cederholm, Terry

Clark, Brian
Cochran, Keith
Coffey, Kenneth
Cox, Rob
Craven, Rick
Crosek, Dan
Dallas, Bob
Dalton, Lisa

Darnell, Ted
Dash, Patti
Daugherty, Lisa
Davenport, Kevin
Davids, Tim
Dec, Karen
de la Vega, Mary
Dellahan, Lisa

DeSmith, Mike
DeYoung, Peggy
Doctor, Dale
Dominguez, Paul
Donnelly, Marian
Donnelly, Scott
Doppler, John
Eley, Kip

Enloe, Darrin
Ertl, Kevin
Evans, Dave
Evans, Steve
Farkas, Ken
Farrell, Shawn
Fech, Debbie
Ferry, Todd

Fetters, Keri
Fines, Terry
Fingar, Glen
Fortner, Mike
Foss, Jeff
Foster, Elaine
Gal, Raylene
Galambos, Beth

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Gauthier, Cheryl
Gaydos, Laurie
Geiser, Diane
Gerber, Valerie
Gettig, Brad
Gligic, Mileva
Gonda, Sherri
Good, Ed

Grandys, Donna
Greger, Jane
Guthrie, Sandi
Hafner, Mary
Hall, Leslee
Hankla, Bob
Hanlon, Beth
Hanrath, Sherri

Hansen, Terry
Hartman, Doug
Hartman, Kevin
Healy, Tim
Heidler, Doug
Herd, Doug
Hilbrich, Amy
Hochstetler, John

Hood, Bruce
Huddlestun, Lisa
Hunt, Peggy
Huseman, Karen
Huss, Mary
Ioakimidis, Christine
Isaacs, Chris
Jacohs, Bob

Juniors more than
just middle class

The middle class: they are not
rich or poor, they are simply
ordinary people . . . they're j'uniors.
Beginning the summer with a bake

sale, the juniors knew what was in
store for them. Money was hard to
come by and they realized
they would have to work for it. A
winning Homecoming float and a well
planned Prom were the results
of successful fundraisers.

Their most profitable fundraiser
was the mazagine sale. The 65
students participating in the sale
were able to raise over $1,000.

Junior Jill Rajkovich sold $425
worth of magazines and was awarded
a choice of two Prom tickets or two
tickets to the Holiday Star Theater
for her efforts. The money earned
was used to help finance the Prom.

Under the supervision of class
sponsor Mr. Ken Miller, the class
officers, president Lisa Maglish,
vice president Amy Hilbrich,
treasurer Kelly Bien, and secretary
Kim Wasserman, planned the events
throughout the school year.

"Motivation and organization
by the officers were the two features
that ended a well planned middle
year," Mr. Miller stated.

Junior Executive Council — back row: Jane Greger,
Mary Hafner, Laurie Gaydos, Kim Oppman, Lisa
Huddlestun, Tracy Baradis, Suzette LaBarge. middle
row: Lori Osmulski, Kristi Archer, Lori Johnson, Lori
Toren, Amy Bradley, Jackie Slusher, Kathy King,
front row: Michele Simac, Elaine Foster, Kim Wasser-
man, Amy Hilbrich, Lori Maglish, Kelly Bien, Amy
Turner.

Juniors

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Jamison, Lisa
Jansen, Cathy
Jansen, Scott
Johnson, Brice
Johnson, Deneen

Johnson, Jim
Johnson, Lori
Johnson, Nels
Jones, Terry
Juarez, Leo

Kachnik, Louis
Karney, Don
Keith, Daryl
Kellerman, Eric
Kelly, Linda

King, Kathy
Knieriemen, Cheryl 1
Komoscar, Mark y
Konopasek, Peggy *
Kosior, Tom

Kovera, Matt
Kisfalusi, Ken
Kleinamen, Rick
Kliza, Monica
Kowalik, Nikki

Kubacki, Pat
Kus, Helaine
Kuss, Melanie
LaBarge, Suzette
Lazarine, Mark

Letts, Dave
Lichtle, Tom
Lichtle, Laura
Lipcovich, Joe
Lozano, James

Lubrant, Joe
Mackeigan, Mike
Maglish, Glenn
Maglish, Lisa
Malave, Evelyn

Maldonado, Bill
Mann, Betsy
Marlow, Rich
Marren, Denise
Marsh, Cindy

Juniors

Seeking knowledge. In preparation for the
SAT test junior Mike Trivunovic studies his
review book. The SAT is a requirement for
any student wishing to attend college.

Nervous tension,
the result of 'it'

The days grew shorter. Time became
the most important factor in her daily
life. Soon she would meet face to face
with it. Frighteningly she thought to
herself, only four hours and
the whole thing would be over. Each
night was spent in intense study.

Finally the day arrived.

Her pulse rose rapidly, and

blood pressure dropped substantially.

She broke out in a cold sweat.

“Please use pencil and mark only
one answer per question,” she vaguely
heard. It was time; she had the
dreaded thing before her.

Suddenly her mind went blank. “Print
your last name, middle initial and
first name in the blanks provided,”
she heard next. Her name she couldn't
remember. Then came the hard part,
"You have 20 minutes to finish the
first section." She began scratching
down the answers. STOP! She
heard from afar.

Each section became more difficult.
Soon a puddle had formed on her desk.
Her hair was soaking wet and the sweat
was flowing from her pores. Then she
again heard, STOP! It was over. What a
draining experience. Whew, she thought,
my mind is free, now that I've
finished the SAT.

132

McCabe, Barry
McCain, Mike
McClurg, Lesley
McLaughlin, Lisa
McNeill, Bruce
Meny, Keith
Mihalich, Joanne
Mileusnic, Mira

Miller, Paul
Mills, Mary
Mitchell, John
Mitchell, Lori
Moore, David
Moore, Gordon
Morgan, Suzanne
Mounts, Rhonda

Nauta, Tim
Nelson, Tina
Nichols, Jackie
Nichols, Jeanne
Nicoloff, Ted
Nordyke, Greg
Nordyke, Sherri
O'Connor, Denise

O'Donnell, Kelly
Okeley, Jamie
Onda, Mike
Oppman, Kim
Orr, Susan
Osborne, Jon
Osmulski, Lori
Owensby, Judy

Owensby, Ken
Paradis, Tracy
Palinca, Tom
Parker, Doris
Parr, Kevin
Patrick, Gary
Patton, Joe
Payne, Nancy

Pazera, Hayley
Pearson, John
Pement, Jeff
Peterson, Bryan
Pfeiffer, Lisa
Pfeiffer, Tammy
Phillips, Bruce
Phillips, Robbie

Phillips, Scott
Pirau, Mike
Plohg, Paulette
Polites, Julie
Potosky, Larry
Price, Mike
Price, Steve
Puent, Ken

Raber, Laura
Rajkovich, Jill
Ratajczak, Beth
Reitz, Jay
Reitz, Pam
Richardson, Pat
Richwalski, Allen
Rigot, Wendy

Roach, Carolyn
Roberts, Judy
Rockhill, Leigh
Rogers, Dave
Rosaschi, Ray
Rosinko, Louis
Rubacha, Anne
Rush, Brett

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Juniors

Run for it. Senior Kevin Halverson sprints
down the hall in a race with time. Every
second counts during the five-minute
break when passing from class to class.

Time, there's no
escaping the clock

It occurs when you are at your
locker, not really in a big hurry,
but still trying to get to class.

It happens when your trigonometry
test is 75 minutes long,
yet you only have one class hour
in which to finish it.

It comes about when you have
the perfect opportunity to score
two for your basketball team
but the clock shows nothing on it.

These occurences all
signify that . . . time's up.

Time is a very important factor
to students in their daily school
routine. Everything is centered
around the clock. Having enough
time means the difference between:
an A and a D on your Trig test
a victory for your team or
just settling for second best.

a clear tardy record or
possible in school suspension.

Even though times have changed,
the clock hasn't as students
still dread hearing those two
inevitable words . . . time's up.

Ryan, Jeff
Ryzewski, Ron
Sallas, Sally
Salzer, Tammy
Sanchez, Freddy
Schmidt, Tom
Schuhrke, Ed
Seaman, Jim

Seitzinger, Chris
Seitzinger, Kevin
Shaffer, Allen
Simac, Michele
Slusher, Jackie
Smiedzinski, Carla
Smith, Angie
Smith, Barry

Smith, Greg
Smith, Jerry
Smith, Shane
Sopkowski, Barb
Spickard, Brad
Spoerner, Mark
St. Clair, Drew
Stettin, Joanne

134

Stewart, Linda
Stokes, Darin
Straka, Michael
Stum, Steve
Sullivan, Tom
Swanson, Treva
Thomas, Linda
Thompson, Ed

Todd, Maureen
Tomasic, Sanya
Toler, Lisa
Toren, Lori
Trimmer, Terry
Trivunovic, Jela
Trivunovic, Mike
Troksa, Tom

Tumbula, Bryan
Turner, Amy
Udchitz, Gary
Underwood, Dianna
Urevig, Steve
Vargo, Steve
Vargo, Bill
Verhulst, Judy
Veronesi, John

Walters, Tom
Wasko, John
Wasserman, Kim
Wharton, Theresa
White, Bill
Williams, Adam
Williams, Cheryl
Williams, Patty

Not pictured:

Anderson, Warner
Bodnar, John
Deeter, Rob
Imre, Lisa
Ison, Ish
Martin, Tim
Smith, Jerry D.
Ward, Scott

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Sophomores

Confident sophs
anticipate move up

Sophomore Executive Council-back row: Sue Adams,
Holly Golden, Cindy Jones, Gwen Volpe, Chris Cook,
Jenny Marshall, middle row: Jim Companik, Jill
Bankston, Dawn Sanders, Bonnie Funk, Beth Huff-
man. front row: Greg Mang, Jennifer Lovin, Karen
Klovanish, Michelle DeSmith, Natalie Bruno, Tina
Anzur.

Being a sophomore brings about
several new experiences. The first
year in high school can be
memorable. The memories of being
a sophomore start with Homecoming,
the first major activity of the year.
Going along with the Homecoming
topic, The Muppets, the Sophomore
Class chose “Bury 'Em" as the theme
of their float with Fozzie Bear as
the Muppet character. They were
encouraged when they tied with
the seniors for the Spirit Flag.

Under the guidance of sponsors Mr.
and Mrs. Smith, class president
Greg Mang, vice president Jennifer
Lovin, secretary Karen Klovanish,
and treasurer Michelle DeSmith,
plans were made for Turnabout.
Turnabout was set for January 30
at Cameo Club in Schererville.

The annual dance was planned
as a fundraiser for the class.

The Class of '84 ended the year
with confidence and high hopes for
their next two years in high school.

Adams, Mark
Adams, Sue
Anzur, Tina
Artim, Chris
Asche, Tina
Austin, Andria
Austin, Daryl
Bacon, Vicki

Baker, Karen
Balluch, Beth
Bankston, Jill
Beasley, Nancy
Becker, Joe
Berdine, Jenny
Bereolos, Rob
Blackard, Carl

Blakslee, Kristin
Blanchard, Rick
Boggs, Marcia
Bozetarnik, Pete
Bruno, Natalie
Burbridge, Dan
Bures, Kim
Cable, Lori

Camp, Chris
Carlotta, Lois
Carslon, Glenn
Carlson, Theresa
Cazares, Yolanda
Chmiel, Diane
Cole, Carol
Combs, Cheryl

136

Companik, Jim
Concialdi, Jodie
Cook, Chris
Copsy, Scott
Corle, Jim
Corneil, Jeff
Cornejo, Monica
Cowser, Missy

Cox, Jim
Cox, Lori
Cox, Nick
Csmereka, Mike
Demeter, Dave
DeLong, Bruce
DeSmith, Michelle
Doctor, Darrel

Doppler, Jack
Downing, Mike
Downing, Kurt
Dunning, Ed
Dutcher, Gail
DuVall, Skip
Dye, David
Edwards, Jerry

Erickson, Jenny
Evans, Kim
Fafoulas, George
Ferguson, Kevin
Fetters, Robin
Fisher, Rod
Foss, Karl
Fowler, Craig

Fryman, Sharron
Fuoss, Rick
Funk, Bonnie
Gardenhire, Vicki
Gearhart, Tom
Gibbs, John
Gilbert, Ken
Glass, Keith

Golden, Holly
Gonzalez, Chris
Granter, Rick
Griffin, Bonnie
Griffin, Dave
Grigg, Jamie
Grim, Kristine
Green, Laura

Grubach, Sue
Haley, Polly
Hall, Julie
Hall, Missie
Hamilton, Steve
Hartman, Dawn
Hein, Beth
Henricks, Tom

Higgins, Roger
Hobbs, Lory
Hochstetler, Carl
Hodor, Jo Ann
Hoffman, Charlie
Holt, Yolanda
Horvat, Don
Houchin, John

Howerton, Patty
Hrdina, Stacey
Huffman, Beth
Huss, Joe
Hyland, Jennifer
Hyde, Tom
Ivers, Steve
Jarmakowicz, Kathy

137

Jayme, Tammy
Jenkins, David
Jerome, Brian
Johnson, Mark
Johnson, Mary Ann
Jones, Cindy
Joseph, Victoria
Josvai, Teri

Kellner, Stacey
Kapitan, Sharon
Kelly, Dennis
Kelly, Tammy
Kenda, Larry
Kennedy, Matt
Kimmel, Randy
King, Robert

Kisfalusi, Jim
Kistler, Amy
Kliza, Ed
Klovanish, Karen
Konopasek, Chris
Kosior, Al
Kowalisyn, Nick
Krick, Derek

Krupinski, Rob
Kuss, Mia
Kwasny, Cindy
Lacy, Cheryl
Ladendorf, Jean
Latondress, Nikki
Lewis, Steve
Lindell, Darla

Lindsey, Gary
Lively, Mike
Lolkema, John
Lopp, Suzanne
Lovin, Jennifer
Lukowski, Tina
Lundmark, Lynne
Maglish, Lisa

Malik, Brian
Mang, Greg
Marshall, Jenny
Marvel, Theresa
Maze, Mark
McCaw, Louie
McConnell, Kurt
McCoy, Deanna

McQueary, Curt
Mercer, Dave
Mikovetz, Mindy
Miller, Gina
Miller, Kim
Mills, Dave
Mills, Mike
Mirda, Susan

Misner, Lisa
Mitchell, Kelli
Moore, Lori
Morris, Michelle
Muha, Janet
Murray, David
Nagrocki, Cynthia
Nagrocki, John

Nashkoff, Tony
Natzke, Kristin
Nicol, Trent
Nisle, Gerry
Owczarzak, Mark
Owczarzak, Monica
Palmer, Sherri
Paquin, Renee

138

Sophomores

Two years ago she married her
childhood sweetheart, then was
raped by the brother of her worst
enemy. The incident rocked her marriage,
forcing her to seek love from her
rapist. Her husband found out about
the affair and threatened to kill
them both. They ran to a little
town where they were safe from her
husband but not from the mob, which
was after her rapist-lover. They
deluded the hit man and came back to
the city where they resumed their life
of adventure by getting involved with
the World Security Bureau. To conclude
the story, they became heroes who
saved a city from freezing and thus,
the day came when Luke and Laura tied
the knot and made all the soap opera
fanatics heave a sigh of relief.

Whatever the reasons are for
watching soap operas, whether it's
between classes or while washing dishes
and vaccuuming, many still find time
to sit before the tube and
anxiously wait for their particular
soap to come on. Housewives, along with
anyone with a few hours to spare, fall
into the category of soap opera addicts.

College students may skip classes
or spend study hours glued to the screen.
High school students don't have either
choice but can take advantage of
the lunch hour to go home and catch
a glimpse of their favorite soap
while munching on a sandwich.

As the sacrifice may vary, the
result remains the same. They'll tune
in day after day to see if Luke and
Laura will live happily ever after
because, “They can't
cope without their soaps."

A dream come true. Soap opera fans went wild
when Thaao Penghlis, alias Victor Cassadine from
General Hospital, appeared at Southlake Mall.
General Hospital is rated number one of soaps.

Glued-to-the-set
symptom of addict

Perotti, Mike
Peters, Anne
Phillips, Mike
Polgar, Mike
Powers, Paul
Pramuk, Jennifer
Racine, Jamie
Rafa, Michelle

Redenbaugn, Bob
Reed, Scott
Regeski, Debby
Reising, Ed
Robertson, Dave
Rogowski, Tom
Russell, Tim
Ryckman, Brian

139

Sanders, Dawn
Santay, Don
Schiewer, Don
Schilling, Tracy
Schmell, Tina
Schulte, Tracy
Shadwell, Debb ie
Shaffer, Beth

Simmons, Donna
Sims, Cheryl
Sipos, Ken
Siurek, Susie
Smejek, Matt
Smith, Shelly
Stassin, Don
Steele, Todd

Stinnett, Melissa
Strayer, Tom
Sturgeon, Rod
Szafarczyk, Julie
Szafasz, Jay
Szymanski, Rhonda
Teague, Kim
Thomas, Steve

Timm, Mark
Tomich, Sladjana
Trimmer, Tammy
Tucker, Shane
Turner, Dave
Vacracos, Jim
Vargo, Mary
Vaughan, Tom

Vesta, Tim
Volpe, Gwen
Wagman, Steve
Welch, Laurie
Wesolowski, Denise
Whelan, Dan
White, Ray
Williams, Beth

Williams, Tina
Wilson, Dave
Winkler, Cindy
Witzke, Jeff
Woodworth, Ron
Yokubaitis, Christine
Zylo, Ann

Not pictured:

Campbell, Karen
Czaban, Anthony
Dewes, Rhonda
Floyd, Mitchell
Garmon, Jeff
Gilsinger, Ann
Guthrie, Paula
Kuntz, Kevin
Matusz, Philip
Noecker, Jeff
O'Bryan, Steve
Race, Deneen
Ramsey, Robin

140

Catching the spirit are: back row-Rick Bereolos,
Mike Perotti, Randy Bereolos, Chris Cook, Anne
Rubacha, Dan Penwitt. front row-Kristen Blakslee,
Marcia Boggs, Lisa Huddlestun, Denise Marren,
Sonja Balac, Jela Trivunovic.

141

Electric Co.

Box 213

141 N. Griffith Blvd.
Griffith, Ind.
924-4020

Baum’s Natural Foods

Where good health
comes Naturally

K mart Plaza
Rt. 30 & Broadway
Merrillville, Ind.

Griffith Plaza
Ridge & Cline
Griffith, Ind.

Telephone 923-3300

TRU-

VUE OPTICAL

Eyes Examined

232 W. RIDGE

ROAD

Contact Lenses

GRIFFITH PARK

PLAZA

Rx*S Filled

GRIFFITH. IN.

46319

Double Exposure
Photographic
Emporium

435 Ridge Road
Munster, Ind.

836-2385

From boxing to boating, and baseball to badminton
Blythe's Sport Shop at 145 N. Broad, Griffith,

Ind., has it all. Senior Mike Dobosz tries on
boxing gloves for size and weight.

Blythe’s
Sport Shop

142

Around the neck or on the hand, Griffith Jewelers
at 125 North Broad Street, Griffith, Ind.,

924-4010 has what you need. Seniors Paul
Clark and Michele Burge try to decide what
style would look best for a class ring.

< Su0i/A ■d'W 66 ^

132 *2V. Sfit w-e/

( fj A , 'fftuliatia 46319

Congratulations and
best wishes
to the Class of 1982

CAPTAIN D’s

For great
seafood
at reasonable
prices.

Fish Ahoy! Come enjoy great seafood at Captain D's.
at 101 Ridge Road, Griffith, Ind., 972-0830. Cheryl
Britton, Cathy Aquillon, Rick Bereolos, Lisa
Huddlestun and Janet Garastik will serve you right.

Looking for his choice apple, junior Tom Walters
seeks the ripest, at Mary Ann's Garden Center, 305
Ridge Road, Highland, Ind. For the best choice in
Iruit, flowers and garden supplies, go to Mary Ann s.

Park Pharmacy

515 Glen Park
Griffith, Ind.
838-5507

Zandstra,
Zandstra,
and Muha

2837 Highway
Highland, Ind.
923-6600

For great food or for just meeting with
friends, John's place offers the finest in
both. Try John's, located at 1316 Cline Ave.
Griffith, Ind., 838-4490

144

112 Ridge Road
Griffith, Ind.
838-6000

For any occasion, Lamprecht's at 8941 Kleinman
St., Highland, Ind., 838-4754, has the flowers
for you. Senior Tammi Caldwell and sophomore
Darrel Doctor decide on a floral arrangement.

Patty* Cake
Bakery

SPECIALIZING IN:

• WEDDING CAKES

• ALL TYPES PARTY CAKES

Discounts to
Non-Profit Organizations
Senior Citizen Specials
Gift Certificates
Available
HOURS:

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
MON - SAT 5AM - 6PM
SUN 5AM - 2PM

St. Mary Federal

Credit Union

101 N. Griffith Blvd.
Griffith, Ind.
924-1570

Dr. Strapon

144 Broad St.
Griffith, Ind.
934-5345

For great dining and enjoyment at inexpensive
prices, come to Perkins Cake and Steak House,
open 24 hours, located at 222 E. Ridge Rd.,

Griffith, Ind. 838-0210.

®@d
®®k aft

Today!

Because tomorrow is just
around the corner, and your
future will depend a lot on
the decisions you make
today.

Your career goal is prob-
ably the single most impor-
tant decision you'll make, so
consider it carefully. Con-
sider your interests and
skills, and then consider
working for a company that
will allow you the opportun-
ity to develop and use them
effectively.

At Inland Steel we like to
bring out the best in people.
We do it through training
programs, and by offering
growth potential. We need
solid employees on the pro-
duction lines, in the craft
apprenticeships, in our
laboratories, and in the
offices.

We've built a strong repu-
tation as a first-rate steel-
maker, and we built it with
the help of our employees.
But we don't rest on past
laurels. Like you, we're
looking at tomorrow.

Indiana Harbor Works
3210 Watling Street
East Chicago, IN 46312

◄> Inland Steel

An Equal Opportunity Employer

146

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PANELING 'CEILING 'CARPETING

or interior romodOflng

3317 4Stk S«*eet b«twera Kennedy and (line •« Mislead

MLS

147

J'a foetid

Clothes and cash go together for junior John
Batliner while working at Falvey's at 134 N.
Broad St., Griffith, Ind. John handles the
money and also must dress for the part.

From early American to modern, Griffith
Furniture at 1 16 S. Broad, Griffith, Ind.,
924-6262 has the style. Senior Jim Colby
browses to see which suits his taste.

Bank of Highland
261 1 Highway Ave.
Highland, Ind.

838- 9500

HANSARD

RACQUET
CLUB

11U REYOME DRIVE

GRIFFITH, INDIANA 46319
(219) 972-1050

(\AGQUI

GLUB

To Have your dog groomed in the latest hair
styles or to buy a tropical fish like seniors
Joanne Kregel and Leslie Milch, come to Pet
Ranch, 3929 45th St. Highland, Ind. 924-6609

From paint to paneling, Highland Lumber has
it all. Shop at Highland Lumber, located at
2930 Ridge Rd., Highland, Ind. 838-1400.

148

Everybody

doesn’t read the.

But NERRLY
Every Body Does...

IN GRIFFITH, HIGHLAND AND SCHERERVILLE.

142 S. Broad St., Griffith, IN 46319

Postema

For all your
decorating needs

405 E. Ridge Road
Griffith, Ind.,

838-2-50

iso

...for all

seasons

Misses and Junior
ready to wear,
Sportswear,
intimate apparrel,
Gentlemen’s
fashions,
Children’s dress
and playwear,
and fashionable
footwear for

Di&liland everyone.

Department

Stcre Downtown Highland. 838-1147

At H.D.S. quality is alway in style,
Good taste always in fashion.

Dr. Purcell

109 E. Lake St.
Griffith, Ind.
924-9000

Griffith VFW

Memorial Post
301 Main Street
Griffith, Ind.
924-9538

Pet Set

3448 Ridge Road
Lansing, 111.
474-4917

Miner Dunn

8940 Indpls Blvd.
Highland, Ind.
923-3311

Ace is the place for all your hardware needs at
6114 W. Ridge Rd„ Gary, Ind. 838-3134.

Junior Laurie Gaydos will be your helpful
hardware person when you shop there.

151

Daini
Queen

Vanilla float or chocolate shakes —

they still offer a refreshing treat
from Dairy Queen, located at 225 Ridge
Road, Griffith, Ind., 838-3689.

Sandy’s Floral
and Gift Shop

Check our new supply of
gifts and silk arrangements.
We have some of the most
unusual nosegays in silk and
fresh flowers in town.

Our prices are good!

Cline and 45th
Griffith, Ind.

924-2177

American

Chemical

Colfax Street
Griffith, Ind.
924-4370

152

From excellence in family dining to the best
in catering, Teibel's has it all. Teibel's
Restaurant is located on U.S. Route 30 and
U.S. Route 41 in Schererville.

The Ideal Family Restaurant
Chicken • Steak • Fish

U.S. Highway 30 & 41
Schererville, Ind.
865-2000

For a major cut or just a trim put your confidence
in Jim and Carl as juniors Steve Price and Gary
Udchitz do. They also offer professional styling.

They are located at 225 Broad, Griffith 838-9708.

Highland Kiddie
Shop

2706 Highway
Highland, Ind.
838-1260

DENTAL

PROFESSIONAL LAB

7707 Taft St.
Merrillville, Ind.

769-3949
Mr. Micheal Suris
President

Full Service is the specialty at Govert &
Bridegroom Service Station, located at 444 N.
Broad St. Griffith, Ind., 924-4332.

Al’s

Cameras

Interested in buying a camera? Al's Cameras
has fine quality cameras, new and used, also
assorted equipment. For friendly service
come to Al's Cameras at 132 N. Broad St.

Griffith, Ind. 924-0765

ite Realty, inc.

BUYERS

PROTECTION PLAN
APPRAISALS
M 1 S

MIS

For Employee Relocation Service

923 6700 ~

2825 Jewett Street Highland

!l ' y^tssocialed (Slxiropraclxc (^Plxysii

ysicians

8219 Kennedy Ave. • Highland, Indiana 46322

DR. RONALD KLONEL
Mon. Wed. Fri.

9 TO 1 2 - 2 to 6 (219)972-3311

154

thatis

packaging!

Packaging Corporation
of America - -

A Tenneco Company

300 WEST MAIN STREET • GRIFFITH, INDIANA 46319

We go round and round to please nrrrrTT t rvr> a t-a-st- >, t T \r

GRIFFITH READY MIX

Industrial • Commercial • Institutional

Hammond (219) 844-9420
Chicago (312) 731-5800
1247 169th Street, Hammond, Indiana 46324

Milk is an essential part of the four food
groups. Pleasant View can provide this
and many other dairy products. Junior
Mike Price buys mass quantities of milk.

For your banking and saving needs the Bank of
Indiana has it all for you. If you need
assistance call 738-6060 at 9600 Cline
Avenue, Highland, Ind.

156

For the best bargains and quality foods
shop at Burgers supermarket. Senior Kevin
Simac finds all the selections a cereal
lover needs to start his morning with.

.MUNSTER .HAMMOND .MUNSTER .OYER

RIDGE ROAD anil 165tft and 1830 1218

STATE LINE COLUMBIA 45th AVE. SHEFFIELD

157

ALLEN'S DAIRY
QUEEN

3339 45th Ave.
Highland, Ind.

SPRINGET AGENCY

132 S. Broad
Griffith, Ind.
924-4133

GRIFFITH V F W

Memorial Post 9982
301 Main Street
Griffith, Ind.
924-9538

924-2270

Remodeling, Roofing, Siding
FREE ESTIMATES
Fred & Tom

HAMMOND

ELECTRONICS

Quick TV Repair Service
139 N. Griffith Blvd.
Griffith, Ind.
924-4550

•Hit

* - ~ ’l

COMPLIMENTS

Chris Anton

CHRIS ANTON

GRIFFI1

Run

Mai

Vet

110 W. RIDGE (

!0AD ■

(’ block East of Griffith Park Plaza)

Open 7 days a week, 6 am-Midnight

....friendly service, Griffith pride...

Budget Corner

out tTOtf MIIT DOOt

no W. RIDOI >0.. ORIPPITH, IN.

— - |l««l >n r H f w m My Morttt) 1 ■ 1 " ■

OPEN DAILY 9 A M 7 P.M. SUNDAY 10 A.M.-5 P.M.

With a great sign of relief junor Greg Nordyke
cashes his hard-earned check at Griffith Federal
Savings and Loan. For assistance call 924-5950
at 510 N. Broad Street, Griffith.

159

We're

professionals
with the most
progressive and update
techniques in hair care
for men and women.
Free consultations!
924-8194

HAIR DESIGNS UNLIMITED

217 N. Broad St.

Gatlin plumbing and heating will supply heat
in your home and fix your plumbing. If you
need assistance call 924-6972 at 1111 E.

Main Street, Griffith, Ind.

160

Ye Old Town

Saloon & Pizza

924-9692

139 S. Broad St.
Griffith, Ind.

Congratulations
to the

1982 Graduates
from

The Lions Club

Griffith

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Looking for Grade A produce? Look no further.
For quality wholesale fruits and vegetables
go to Bakker Produce. 21 1 W. Main Griffith,

Ind. 838-8950

161

Root helps you remember

Official photographers for Griffith High School

66201 Grass Lands Lane 1133 Byron Drive 5545 Dallar Hide N. Drive

Goshen, Ind. 46526 South Bend, Ind. 46614 Indanapolis, Ind. 46241

Root Photographers • 1131 W. Sheridan •

Chicago

Cable

of Northern Indiana

State Representative
Peter Katie
congratulations
Class of
1982

KENETH KONOPASEK
Masonry

brick-laying, block-laying
glass blocks & fireplaces

924-9036
FREE ESTIMATES

BAXTER PRINTING

3 3837 Ridge Road
Highland, Ind.
i 923-1999

163

GOOD LUCK

to the

Graduating Class

1982

From

Griffith

Adult Booster Club

Officers

President

James Kistler

1st Vice

Richard Guess

2nd Vice

Delford Jones

Treasurer

Dana Frost

Secretary

Judy Frost

Support the

school Athletic
Department by
joining the
Griffith Adult

500

Booster Club

Break the hamburger habit at Arby's. For
delicious roastbeef sandwiches at reasonable
prices. Sophomore Shane Tucker decides what
looks good. 3915 E. Ridge Road, Highland, Ind.

■McDonald's

I ■ i®

Doing it all for you is senior Renee Blair
as she takes an order at McDonalds. Located
at 3927 E. Ridge Road, Highland, Ind. Come
in and take a break today at McDonalds.

Nobody can do it
like McDonalds can TM

Best wishes
Class of
1982

J. T. Construction Co. Inc.
8111 Addison

Dyer, Ind.

398-3311 365-3311

All types of general
construction

plumbing air conditioning

heating electrical work

* t4 S VEGAS •

TRAVEL

• Airline tickets • Cruises

• Computerized service • Complete travel

• Amtrak arrangements

All major credit cards accepted

No service fee

(219) 838-9500

Open 50 hours a week

Mondays & Fridays 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am to 1 :00 pm

Bank of Highland Travel

2621 Highway Avenue. Highland. Indiana 46322

Professional

Photographers

Ribordy Drugs

From cards to
gifts to prescriptions
Ribordys has it all.

9626 Cline Ave.
Highland, Ind.

From snacks to cosmetics Ribordys has what
you need. Senior Chris Govert stocks
the shelves for costumer convenience. Ribordys
is located at 9626 Cline Ave., Highland, Ind.

168

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AURELID'S

AURELIO’S
FAMILY PIZZERIA

U.S. ROUTE 30
SCHERERVILLE, INDIANA
322-2590 f

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Prescriptions

convalescent aid

GRIFFITH DRUCS

120 N BROAD ST GRIFFITH. IND 46319

PHONE 924-6600

■/.T.’.HIJ

for fine
quality

F or all your family shopping needs go to the 5 and 10

cent store. They will supply what you're looking for.

Ben Franklin is located at 2829 Highway, Highland.

Call 838-1829 for any assistance.

Hammond

Highland

Merrillville

Schererville

2635-1 69th St.

9632 Cline Ave.

7201 Taft St.

Rts. 30 & 41

844-6500

924-6932

738-2383

865-8990

Relish trays Broasted chicken

Cheese trays Party trays

Hors d' oeuvres Salads

Jack's Heating

Air

Conditioning

Whether in the hot, blazing summer months or
the freezing winter days if your air conditioner
or heating fails, rely on Jack's Heating and
Air Conditioning, Located at 844 N. Cline.

Prompt professional service

Jack Burbridge
Brother- Terry-
Two Sons- Mike & Pat

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

FSUC

•' Savings & loan Insurance Corp

Your Saving* insuroo to S100.000

CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS

AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

5311 HOHMAN AVENUE 155 N. MAIN STREET 1720 45th AVENUE 855 THORNAPPLE WAY

HAMMOND, INDIANA CROWN POINT, INDIANA MUNSTER, INDIANA (u.s. mat heritage valley) VALPARAISO, IND.
933-0432 663-4758 924-1720 465-1602

171

It's worth the trip

6060 W. Ridge Rd.
Griffith, Ind.
838-0837

Carpetland U.S.A.

8201 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Ind.
836-5555

Tom’s Maytag

2835 Highway Ave.
Highland, Ind.
838-5372

A sign of
quality, comfort
and security . . .
Mercantile.

200 W. Ridge Rd.
Griffith, Ind.
838-1223

A Park Full of Art

Central Park
July 17 & 18

From pottery to paintings. Park Full of Art
displayed it. Sophomore Jenny Marshall and
senior Steve Aaerhold admire paintings at
the annual event sponsored by the Park Board.

Life Member

Bus. Phone: 219 923-6200

George A. Wilson

Manager

New Hammond Agency
The Franklin Life insurance Co.
Springfield, Illinois

9105 Indianapolis Blvd.

Suite A
Highland, IN 46322

SALES

RENTALS

SERVICE

|TV»VIDK)

827 W Glen Park Ave (45th St )
Griffith IN 463 1 9

Formerly

AIRWAY ELECTRONICS

Phone

(219) 924-0047

For the latest in hair designs and cuts senior
Lori Van Gorp trusts that Hair Fashions By
Charles at 120 N. Griffith Blvd., 924-6677 can
do the job with style and accuracy.

173

HEALTH/RACQUET BALL CLUB

( 219 ) 865-6969
865-6363
865-3510
865-2800

Something for everyone
we’ve got it all!

MCRCtOCS BENZ

M & M Auto Service

Foreign Car Specialists
Factory Trained Mechanics

Mike Trivunovic
Owner

3845 Ridge Rd.

Highland, Ind.

838-7779

Come to the Griffith Car Wash and receive a clean
car that will last longer. For good quality
and fine service the Griffith Car Wash
is located at 213 E. Ridge Road.

174

Compliments of

National Scholarship
Locators

Let us help you with your degree
goals.

If you are searching for money to pay
college costs, your guaranteed way to locate
up to 25 college money sources that you
are qualified to receive is to let us help you
with our computer assisted financial aid
finders program.

P.O. Box 4114-0114 Hammond, Ind.
46324

Dr. Kosior

126 N. Griffith Blvd.
Griffith, Ind.
924-4440

Distinctive Cleaning
by

Vogue

110 W. Main Street
Griffith, Ind.
924-4343

Dudes and Dolls

Need a gift for your little brother or sister?
Dudes & Dolls has what your looking for.
Toddlers, infants and pre-teens. They are
located at 1X6 N. Broad St. 924-1322.

Highland Studio

Senior Portraits

8505 Kennedy Ave.
Highland, Ind.
923-4530

(fflKUK

0UBG*

LYNWOOD, ILLINOIS
895 1220

175

Insurance

Auto • Home Owners
• Commercial

769-4840
410 E. 86th Ave.
Merrillville Ind.

John Spasoff
Bob Gottschall
Bill Basnett
Trudy
Naughton
Lucille Ponce
Sue Saxsma
Becky Bohling

Manta and Hurst

Associates

Insurance Agency

New Location at

3026 45th Ave. f Highland

Serving all your Individual and
BusInoMS naods Including:

Life • Auto • Homeowner's • Apartment • Income
Group Hospital • Individual Hospital • Accident

Boosters

Senior Class

Athletic Dept.

Junior Class

Quill & Scroll

Sophomore Class

Reflector

Junior High Office

New Bureau

Senior High Office

DECA

Varsity Club

Panther Press

tune-ups

BRAKE

Se'unce

, CARBURETOR

* ftepaix

MUFRB6-SH006

T1RE5BATTBHES

TPANSVGS/ON

• Seh'ic-e.

When your car needs repair, don't despair
Hood's Sales and Service will put your car
on the road again. Come to Hood's located
at 7431 Calumet Ave., Hammond, Ind.

177

MI HAS
THE TASTE

OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER TASTE

OLD FASHIONED

HAMBURGERS

Crunchy
Delicious
Snacks from

R & M Sales
2628 Lincoln St.
Highland, Ind.
838-2977

CONSUMERS

ROOFINQ CO., inc.

H.R. GLUTH & SONS
YOUR LOCAL ROOFER

Dodge City Family Fun

Center

With competive anxiety, juniors Carolyn
Roach and Tammy Salzer slowly accumulate
points. Both of them are enjoying
an evening of fun at Dodge City.

Hours
Sun.-Thurs.
10 : 30 - 11:00
Fri. § Sat.
10 : 00 - 12:00

Charles Cobb
owner

5982 Ridge Road
Griffith, Ind.

From dinner to dessert. Sophomore Tina Anzur stops by for a
treat at Tastee Freeze. They serve everything from hamburgers to
banana splits located on the corner of Broad and Lake street.

Red Carpet
Barrick Reality

Diane D. Gligic

To capture those special moments, trust James Photography for quality
photography. James Photography is located at 3313 45th Ave. Suite L,
Highland In. 924-0522

If your looking for a professional dentist to take care of your pearly
whites, look no further. Consult Dr. Zeck a professional D.D.S. He's
located at 909 E. Glen Park, Griffith.

180

Griffith Office

915 West Glen Park
Griffith, Indiana

Automatic Banking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a

year!

eller

CALUMET NATIONAL BANK

Fagen - Miller

In your time of need, you'll find that Fagen-
Miller Funeral Home provides comfort and
strength. They are located at 242 N. Griffith
Blvd. Griffith, Ind. 924-6543

An - Dee’s
Floral

Free Funeral Delivery
One Day Service

121 E. Main
Griffith, Ind.
924-6533

MARCUS

CAR & TRUCK
RENT or LEASE

When going south on Route 41 through Highland,
motorists spot this eye-catching sign for Marcus
Auto Lease Corp. Many people find that leasing
a car or truck is better than owning one now.

Spitz & Miller

Do you need a good insurance company? The
driver of this car did. It's a good thing he had
insurance with Spitz & Miller the insurance
experts, located at 101 W. Columbia - Griffith.

Best wishes to the Class of 82

9318 Indpls Blvd.

Highland, Ind.

Mama

Puntillo’s

Trying to pick from the fine cuisine in town
are juniors Jill Rajkovich and Lisa Maglish
Mama Puntillo's is located at 3325 45th. Ave.
Highland Ind. 924-4441

Pat’s Frame & Axle

510 E. Ridge Road
Griffith, Ind.
838-0595

Headquarters

Hair Designs

3036 45th
Highland, Ind.
924-3040

Griffith

Motors

101 S. Broad Street
Griffith, Ind.
924-5555

184

FOR

EVERYTHING TO
BUILD ANYTHING

330 RIOGE ROAD MUNSTER. INDIANA

STORE HOURS: M-TH-F 8 9. TU-W 8-6. SAT. 8-5. SUN. 10-4 DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Barrick Realty Co.

RED CARPET’

Red Carpet
Service

5655 Broadway
Merrillville
887-5271

Adams, Brian 112, 113
Adams, Cathy 122
Adams, Mark 7, 34, 92. 113, 136
Adams. Sue 29, 30, 70, 136
Aderhold, Carl 80
Aderhold, Steve 122, 73
Ahlemier, Brian 129
Allen, Kathy 114, 118
Allenbaugh, Tammy 122
Alliss, Rita 27, 34, 35, 89, 101, 114,
122

Anderson, Cindy 130

Anderson, Richard 116, 118

Anderson. Warner 135

Anzur, Tammy 85, 122, 128

Anzur, Tina 136

Anzur, Tony 81

Aquillon, Cathy 44, 122, 143

Arbogast. Bob 130

Archer. Kristi 101, 130, 131

Armstrong, Ray 122

Armstrong, Rick 130

Arndt. Mark 92, 112, 113, 130

Artim, Chris 27, 29. 136

Artim, Sue 67, 118

Artz, Scott 122

Ashcraft, Christa 122

Ashe, Tina 136

Atkinson, Lisa 81

Atkinson, Renee 32, 33, 34, 130

Aumiller, Tina 122

Austin, Andria 136

Austin, Daryl 89, 110, 136

Bacon, Vicki 26. 26. 136

Baccino, Bert 130

Bach, Sandy 70, 78, 122

Baker, Karen 29, 34, 114, 136

Balac, Sonja 30, 31, 34, 35, 122, 141

Ballard, Ward 122

Balluch, Beth 136

Bankston, Jill 34, 136

Bannon, Tim 130

Baran, Mike 130

Barenie, Mark 29, 85, 92, 122

Barnard, Barb 122

Barrell, John 129

Barrell, Kim 130

Bartlett, Jim 118

Bartlett, Matt 53, 83, 92, 93, 122

Bartley, Lisa 130

Batliner, John 34, 130, 147

Batliner, Pam 114, 122

Beahm, Sandra 118, 120

Beasley, Nancy 136

Becker, Joe 136

Bennett, Ellen 26, 27. 122

Berdine, Frank 29, 85, 136

Berdine, Jenny 29, 85, 136

Bereolos, Randall 30, 136, 141

Bereolos, Rick 3, 30, 34, 122, 141, 143

Bereolos, Rob 130

Bernotus, Joann 27, 122

Berry, Keith 130

Besch, Howard 118, 120

Best, Keith 130

Biancardi, Lorraine 130

Bien, Kelly 34, 130, 131

Billingham, Anita 130

Billingham, Donna 34, 122
Blackard, Carl 136
Blair, Renee 29, 34, 166
Blakslee, Kristin 27, 136, 141
Blanchard, Rick 136
Bloomer, Tim 130
Blunt, Richard 48, 123
Bodamer, Ken 65
Bodnar, Don 130
Bodnar. John 135
Boggs, Marcia, 128, 136, 141
Bolla, Dave 44, 87, 123
Boltz, Tammy 34, 85, 123
Boltz, Tina 130
Bozetarnik, Peter 136
Brack, Jane 29, 73, 130
Bradley, Amy 70, 130, 131
Bradley, Brian 34, 123
Brady, Pam 26, 130
Brambert, Robin 23, 123
Brasel, Glenda, 129
Britton, Cheryl 30, 31, 34, 41, 122,
123, 143

Brooks, Lisa, 123
Brown, Dave 29
Bruno, Natalie 34, 41. 89, 136
Bruno, Tony 34, 90, 91. 92, 130
Buchko, Marian 29, 34, 130
Bunce, Tom 85, 123
Burbridge, Dan 29, 136
Burbridge, Pat 92, 116, 117, 123
Bures, Kimberly 136
Burge, Michelle 34, 61, 68, 78, 79,
123, 143

Burke, Frank 5, 50, 119

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Cable, Lori 26, 27, 136
Caldwell, Tammi 26, 27, 34. 35, 71,
122, 123, 145
Camp, Chris 136
Campbell, Cheryl 123
Campbell, Karen 140
Campbell. Mark 87. 92, 123
Carlotta, Ken 130
Caroltta, Lois 136
Carlson, Deanna 129, 130
Carlson, Glen 136
Carlson, Theresa 136
Carroll, Beni 123
Casillas, Barb 48, 49, 130
Cazares, Josephine 123
Cazares, Yolanda 136
Cederholm, Terry 69, 91, 92, 112, 130
Chidichimo, Keith 123
Chidichimo, Janet 123
Chikos, Brenda 123
Chmiel, Diane 26, 26, 34, 110, 136
Choate, Karen 123
Ciesco, Beth 34, 35, 114, 123
Cieslak, Mary 19, 34, 70, 116, 123
Cioroianu, Chris 26, 27, 32, 34, 35,
116, 123.

Clark, Brian 130

Clark, Paul 34, 35. 73, 78, 90, 91, 92,
93, 116, 123, 143
Cochran, Keith 130
Coffey, Kenneth 130
Colby, Jim 24, 34, 40, 92, 123, 147
Cole, Carol 136
Combs, Alice 70, 82. 123
Combs, Cheryl 136
Companik, Jim, 109, 136, 137
Concialdi, Jodie 29, 114, 137
Cook, Christine 30, 34, 114, 136, 137,
141

Copsy, Scott 137
Corle, Gene 29, 123
Corle, Jim 137

Corneil, Jeff 137
Cornejo, Gina 70, 122, 123
Cornejo, Monica 137
Cowser, Missy 114, 137
Cox, Eddie 123
Cox, Jim 137
Cox, Lori 137
Cox. Nick 137
Cox, Rob 130
Cozzolino, John 123
Craven, Mark 129
Craven, Rick
Croft, Darrell 34, 67, 123
Crosek, Dan 130
Crowell, Todd 123
Csmereka, Mike 30, 31, 137
Csonka, Phyllis 58, 123
Cummings. Brian 123
Czaban, Anthony 140

Dallas, Robert 130
Darnell, Ted 130
Dash, Patricia 130
Daugherty, Lisa 130
Davenport, Kevin 130
Davids. Tim 130
Dec, Karen, 24, 130
Deckard, Mark 113, 123
Deeter, Rob 135
de la Vega, Mary 114, 130
de la Vega, Rose 70, 123
DeLong, Bruce 137
Dellahan, Lisa 101, 130
Demeter, Dave 27, 29, 85, 137
DeSmith. Michelle 34, 89, 137, 136
DeSmith, Mike 130
Dewes, Rhonda 140
DeYoung, Peggy 70, 130
Dobosz, Mike 34, 68, 92, 116, 123,
142

Doctor, Dale 128, 130
Doctor, Dan 24, 27, 32, 123
Doctor, Darrel 12, 137, 145
Dominguez, Paul 130
Donnelly, Marian 26, 27, 34, 74, 110,
130

Donnelly, Scott 130
Doppler, Jack 130
Doppler, John 130
Douthit, Cindy 123
Downing, Mike 137
Downing, Kurt, 29, 41, 137
Dragovich, Colleen, 123
Duncan, Kurt 123
Dunning, Ed 137
Dutcher, Gail 137
DuVall, Skip 137
Dye, Dave 34, 71, 108, 137
Dye, Lea Ann 34. 35, 68. 70, 78, 114,
122, 123

Eley, Kip 10, 130

Engle, Sally 34, 110, 111, 122, 123

Enloe, Darrin 130

Erickson, Jenny 26, 27. 137

Ertl, Kevin 130

Evans, Dave 130

Evans, Kimberly 137

Evans, Steve 130

Fafoulas, George 137
Farrell, Mary 26. 27, 123
Fech, Debbie 130
Ferguson, Kevin 137
Ferry, Todd, 130
Fetters, Keri Lynn 137
Fetters, Robin 137
Fines, Terry 15, 34, 47, 83, 109, 113,
130

Fingar, Glen 130

Fisher, Don 123

Fisher, Rod 137

Fisher, Gene 123

Floyd, Mitchell 140

Fortner, Mike 45, 113, 130

Foss, Jeff 32, 34, 109, 113, 130

Foss, Karl 137

Foster, Elaine 101, 130, 131

Fowler, Craig 137

Fratter, Denise 4, 29. 34, 35, 110, 122
123

Fryman, Sharron 137
Frisk, Kevin 123
Funk, Bonnie 34, 44, 136, 137
Fuoss, Cynthia 29, 123
Fuoss, Rick 22, 23, 29, 137
Fus, Sharon

Gabrys, Steve 36, 123
Gal, Raylene 130
Galambos, Beth 5, 30, 34, 130
Garastik, Janet 123, 143
Gardenhire, Tim 91, 92, 123
Gardenhire, Vicki 85, 137
Garmon, Jeff 140

Tourist Attraction. Glad in checkered shorts and
flowered shirt, the basic garb for the "tourist"
senior Chris Cioroianu helps his class out
by dressing for costume day.

186

Gauthier, Cheryl 131

Gaydos, Laurie 131, 151

Garcia, Vicki 34, 35, 114, 122, 123

Gearhart, Tom 137

Geiser, Diane 131

Gerber, Jim 109, 113, 123

Gerber, Valerie 131

Gettig, Brad 131

Gibbs, John 137

Gilbert, Ken 9, 137

Gilsinger, Ann 140

Gilsinger, Bob 129

Gladdis, Nick 129

Glass, Keith 137

Gligic, Mileva 30, 45, 131

Golden, Heather 123

Golden, Holly 29, 136

Gonda, Sherri 131

Good, Edward 131

Gonzalez, Chris 28, 29, 32, 33, 34, 48,
69, 124, 128
Chris Gonzalez, 137
Gonzalez, Pat 124
Gordon, Julie 124
Govert, Chris 58, 124, 168
Grabinski, Bob 18, 124
Gragido, Kristy 124
Grandys, Donna 26, 131
Granter, Rick 137
Green, Laura 108, 137
Green, Suzanne 85, 124
Gregor, Jane 70, 131
Griffin, Bonnie 137
Griffin, David 137
Grigg, Jamie 137
Grim, Kristine 137
Grubach, Julie 124
Grubach, Sue 34, 47, 83, 88, 114, 137
Gunnum, Tom 34, 92, 124
Guthrie, Paula 140
Guthrie, Sandi 131

Hafner, Mary 34, 35, 131
Haley, Polly 26, 27, 137
Hall, Leslee 26, 131
Hall, Julie 70, 137
Hall, Missie 29, 137
Hall, Roy 124
Haller, Jerry 124
Hajduch, Damon 124
Halverson, Kevin 34, 84, 90, 92, 112,
113, 124, 129
Hamilton, Steve 65, 137
Hankla, Robert 26, 27, 35, 131
Hanlon, Beth 131
Hannah, Earlene 27, 124
Hanrath, Sherri 29, 131
Hansen, Terry 26, 27, 131
Hardin, Cindy, 26, 27, 124
Hardin, Mike 113, 124
Hartman, Dawn 137
Hartman, Doug 131
Hartman, Ken 124
Hartman, Kevin 131
Hatmaker, Sharon 124
Hayes, Barry 27, 124
Hayes, Jim 34, 124
Heidler, Doug 131
Hein, Beth 34, 137
Hein, Denise 124
Henricks, Tom 137
Herd, Doug 29. 131
Hernandez, Victor 29, 124
Hess, Chuck 15, 26, 27, 85, 124
Higgins, Roger 137
Hilbrich, Amy 34, 71, 114, 131
Hilbrich, Judy 34, 35, 71. 114, 122,
124

Hillman, Brian 124
Hobbs, Lory 137
Hochstetler, Carl 137

Hochstetler, John 131
Hodor, Jayne 34, 35, 66, 68, 70, 122,
124

Hodor, JoAnn 27, 29, 34, 114, 115,
137

Hoffman, Charlie 29. 27, 137
Holsclaw, Tony 35, 124
Holt, Yolanda 137
Hood, Bruce 131

Houldieson, Mary Kae 26, 27, 124
Horvat, Don 137
Houchlin, John 137
Howerton, Debbie 124
Howerton, Patty 85, 137
Hrdina, Stacy 26, 27, 137
Huffman, Beth 26, 27, 136, 137
Huddlestun, Lisa, 30, 31, 131, 141,
143

Hunt, Peggy 131
Huseman, Karen 70, 131
Huss, Joe 110, 137
Huss, Mary 131
Huzzie, Lisa 124
Hyde, Alison 27, 124
Hyde, Tom 137
Hyland, Jennifer 137

Imre, Lisa 135

Ioakimidis, Christine 26, 48, 49, 131
Isaacs, Chris 113, 131
Ison, Ish 135
Ivers, Steve 137

Jacobs, Bob 92, 131

Jacobs, Rick 87, 124
Jamison, Lisa 87, 124
Jansen, Cathy 132
Jansen, Kelly 18, 127
Jarmakowicz, Kathy 137
Jarmakowicz, Nancy 34, 70, 124
Jayme, Tammy 138
Jeanes, Cathy 124
Jenkins, Dave 138
Jerome, Brian 138
Jevyak, Scott 124
Johnson, Brice 132
Johanson, Chrystine 124
Johnson, Deneen 12, 29, 34, 132
Johnson, Jim 85, 132
Johnson, Lori 131, 132
Johnson, Mark 138
Johnson, Mary 29, 138
Johnson, Nels 28. 29, 31. 34. 132
Johnson, Terry 22, 23, 28, 29k 85,
124

Jones, Dave 125

Jones, Debra 125

Jones, Jim 34, 92, 113, 125

Jones, Terry 22, 132

Jostes, Christopher 125

Joseph, Victoria 29, 34, 83, 110, 138

Josvai, Teri 85, 138

Juarez, Leo 132

Kachnik, Louis 34, 113, 132
Kapitan, Sharon 29, 138
Karney, Don 132
Kasprzak, Tracey 125
Kaufman, Phyllis 125
Keelan, Terry 26, 27, 125
Keith, Daryl 26, 27, 29, 85, 132
Kellerman, Eric 132
Kellner, Stacey 29, 138
Kelly, Linda 132
Kelly, Dennis 138
Kelly, Tammy 138
Kenda, Larry 138
Kennedy, Matt 34, 109, 113, 138
Kepshire, Barry 125

Corner Stitching. Finding the corner a more
peaceful and desolate area, junior Judy Roberts
completes her sewing project without the
annoyance of people and presence of sound.

King, Kathy 26, 34, 35. 131, 132

Kijurna, Linda 70, 116, 122, 125

Kime, Denise 54, 125

Kimmel, Randy 138

King, Robert 29, 138

Kirk, Rich 15, 85, 122, 125

Kisfalusi, Jim 29, 138

Kisfalusi, Ken 132

Kistler, Jeff 22, 125

Kistler, Amy 138

Kleinamen, Rick 55, 132

Kliza, Ed 18, 138

Kliza, Monica 34, 132

Klovanish, Karen 34, 70, 136, 138

Klovanish, Steve 34. 68, 78, 91. 92, 116, 125

Knierman, Denise 125

Kominski, Lisa 125

Konopasek, Bryan 34, 68, 78, 109, 113, 125

Konopasek, Ed 34, 68, 78, 109, 113, 125

Konopasek, Kris 138

Konopasek. Peggy 101, 132

Kooi, Mark 129

Kosior, Albert 138

Kosior, Tom 92, 113, 132

Kovera, Matt 132

Kowalik, Nikki 132

Kowalisyn, Nikki 138

Kregel, Joanne 12, 27, 34, 101, 102, 122,

125, 148

Krick, Derek 138
Krnich, Ron 129
Krupinski, Bob 29, 138
Kubacki, Pat 132
Kudzinowski, Ann 26, 27, 125
Kuntz, Kevin 140
Kurtz, Julianne 34, 125
Kus, Helaine 132
Kuss, Melanie 70, 132
Kuss, Mia 70, 114, 138
Kwolek, Frank 125

LaBarge, Suzette 26, 27, 34, 35. 131,
132

Lach, Mickey, 34, 116, 125
Lacy, Cheryl, 138
Landendorf, Jean 138
Latondress, Nikki 138
Lattin, Dave 12, 34, 112, 113, 125
Lazarine, Mark 92, 132
Leonhardt, Tim 23, 125
Lesniak, Sue 125
Lessie, Kimberly 67, 125
Letts, Dave 125
Lewis, Steve 138
Lichtle, Laura 132
Lichtle, Tom 125
Lindell, Darla 15, 34, 138
Lindell, Duane 110, 125
Lindsey, Gary 138
Lipcovich, Joe 132
Little, Jeff 125
Little, Kathy 70, 126
Little, Sandy 32, 34. 35, 71. 114, 122,
126

Lively, Mike 27, 29, 138
Lolkema, John 138
Lopp, Suzanne 29, 114, 138
Lovin, Jenny 34, 136, 138
Lozano, James 63, 85, 132
Lukacs, Joe 34. 116, 126
Lukowski, Tina 138
Lubrant, Joe 132
Lundmark, Lynne 138
Lyman, Anita 34, 92, 126

Mackeigan, Mike 132
Magiera, Theresa 126
Maglish, Glen 132

187

Maglish, Lisa 34, 35, 131, 132

McCarty, Brian, 34, 126

McCarroll, Chuck 78, 109, 112, 113, 126

McCoy, Tim 32, 34, 87, 110, 111, 117, 126

McCauley, Becky 44, 70, 126

McCabe, Barry 133

McCain, Mike 133

McClurg, Leslie 26, 133

Maglish, Lori 138

Malave, Evelyn 132

Maldonado, Bill 132

Maldonado, Liz 54, 126

Malik, Brian 138

Mandernach, Mike 74, 126

Mandernach, Todd 126

Mang, Greg 34, 68, 69, 113, 136, 138

Manges, Vic 85, 126

Mann. Betsy 132

Marlow, Rich 16, 132

Marlow, Sam 113, 126

Marren, Denise 30, 31, 70, 132, 141

Marsh, Cindy 132

Marshall, Jennifer 70, 132

Martin, Paul 126

Martin, Tim 113, 135

Marvel, Robert 29, 85

Marvel, Theresa 138

Mauger, Gordon 126

Maxberry, Martha 126

McGuire, Mike 86, 126

McLaughlin, Lisa, 26, 27, 133

McNeill, Bruce 92, 133

Medina, Josie 34, 85, 126

Melton, Karen 126

Meny, Jim 34, 126

Meny, Keith 133

Mercer, Dave 138

Messinio, Julie 26, 27, 34, 85, 126

Mihalich, Dave 126

Mihalich, Joanne 133

Mikovetz, Mike 126

Mikovetz, Mindy 138

Mikulski, Dan 113

Milch, Leslie 27, 34, 70. 122, 127, 148

Mileusnic, Mira 133

Mills, Mary 29, 133

Miller, Gina 26, 138

Miller, Kim 29, 73, 138

Miller, Paul 3. 52, 116, 133, 158

Mills, Charles 27, 55, 127

Mills, David 138

Mills, Mike 138

Mirda, John 26, 27, 32, 33, 35. 127

Mirda, Sue 29, 138

Misner, Lisa 29, 138

Mitchell, John 133

Mitchell, Keith 28, 29, 85, 127

Mitchell, Kelli 138

Mitchell, Lori 133

Moore, David 28, 29, 133

Moore, Gordon 29, 133

Moore, Lori 26, 27, 138

Moranski, Jim 137

Morasan, Steve 110, 127

Morton, Lynette 79, 127

Muha, Judy 34, 127

Muller, Dottie, 70, 82, 127

Muresan, James 34, 110, 111, 113, 127

Morgan, Suzanne 10, 26, 133

Mounts, Rhonda 133

Nauta, Tim 133

Nelson, Tina 29, 56, 70, 85, 133
Nichols, Denise 52. 77, 78, 127
Nichols, Jackie 133
Nichols, Jeanne 26, 133
Nicoloff, Paul 127
Nicoloff, Ted 29, 133
Noecker, Jeff 140

Noecker, Jim 127
Nordyke, Greg 133, 159
Nordyke, Sherri 32, 133

€

O'Bryan, Steve 140
O'Connor, Denise 130
O'Donnell. Kelly 26, 70, 133
Okeley, Jamie 133
Okeley, Kim 127
Onda, Mike 133

Oppman, Kim 32, 33, 101, 137, 133
Orr, Susan, 26, 133
Osborne, Jon 32, 34, 133
Osmulski, Anne 34, 122, 127
Osmulski, Lori 34, 40, 131, 133
Owczarzak, Mark 138
Owczarzak, Monica 138
Owczarzak, Tim 36, 37, 127
Owensby, Judy 133
Owensby, Ken 133

Pacurar, Dena 127

Pal, Dan 127

Palinca, Tom 47, 110, 133

Palmer, Sherri 101, 138

Paluch, Jill 34, 68, 69, 70, 78. 127

Panek, Steve 127

Paquin, Christine 127

Paquin, Renee 70, 138

Paradis, Denise 35, 70, 122, 127

Paradis, Tracy 34, 131, 133

Parker, Doris 26, 27, 133

Parr. Kevin 26, 27, 34, 35, 133

Patrick, Sherry 127

Patton, Joe 133

Payne, Nancy 133

Pazera, Hayley 62, 133

Pearson, John 21, 108, 133

Pearson, Sue 21, 127

Pement, Jeff 133

Pement, Scott 127

Penwitt, Dan 30, 31, 34, 127, 141

Pepler, Tracy 127

Perotti, Greg 127

Perotti, Michael 30, 85, 139, 141

Peters, Anne 139

Peters. Bill 127

Peterson, Bryan 13

Pfeiffer, Lisa 133

Pfeiffer, Tammy 29, 133

Phillips, Bruce 133

Phillips, Darryl 129

Phillips, Mike 139

Phillips, Robbie 34, 133

Phillips, Scott 85, 133

Pike, Dave 42, 127

Pirau, Mike 108, 133

Plohg, Paulette 70, 110, 133

Poi, Sharon 29, 34, 35, 50, 85, 127

Polgar, Chris 127

Polgar, Mike 139

Polites, Julie 133

Popyk, John 127

Portlock, Vince 127

Powers, Mike 85, 139

Pramuk, Jennifer, 29, 139

Pramuk, Joe

Price, Michael 3, 26, 27, 85, 133, 156

Price, Steve 88, 89, 92, 133, 153
Potosky, Greg 34, 85, 122, 127
Potosky, Larry 133
Puent, Ken 26, 28, 29, 85, 133

Raber, Laura 133

Race, Deneen 140

Racine, Jamie 53, 139

Rafa, Diane 127

Rafa, Michelle 140

Rajkovich, Jill 34, 35. 70, 131, 132

Ramsey, Robin 140

Ratajczak, Beth 26, 133

Redenbaugh, Bob 139

Reed, Scott 109, 113, 139

Reitz, Jay 133

Reitz, Pam 47, 41, 133

Regeski, Dawn 34. 114, 127

Regeski, Debby 114, 139

Reising, Ed 139

Rex, Karen 127

Reyome. Cathy 127

Richard, Carol 127

Richardson, Pat 133

Richwalski, Allen 55, 133

Rigot, Jeff 127

Rigot, Wendy 133

Roach, Carolyn 57, 133, 171

Roach. Cathy 29, 85. 127

Roberts, Judy 133

Robertson, Dave 139

Rockhill, Leigh 133

Rogers, Dave 133

Rogowski, Tom 139

Rogowski, Andrew 127

Rosaschi. Ray 133

Rosinko, Beth 114, 127

Rosinko, Louis 133

Rowe, Lisa 37, 127

Rubacha, Anne 30, 34, 110, 133, 140

Rush, Brett 24, 133

Russell, Dave 127

Russell, Tim 139

Ruuska, Eric 32, 34. 35, 127

Ryan, Jeff 134

Ryckman, Brian 139

Ryzewski. Ron 134

Salima, Dave 21, 127
Sallas, Lupe 17, 34. 92, 117, 128
Sallas, Sally 134
Salzer, Tammy 57, 134, 171
Sanchez, Freddy 11, 135
Sanders, Dawn 34, 110, 136, 140
Santay, Don 140
Santini, Ann 128
Sarbon, Dawn 3, 39, 70, 128
Sawochka, Carla 128
Schaller, Greg 128
Schiewer, Don 140
Schilling, Tracy 85, 114, 140
Schlagel, Doug 28, 29, 85, 128
Schmell, Tina 13, 26, 26, 140
Schmidt, Tom 9, 29, 83, 134
Schulte, Karla 34, 85, 122, 128
Schulte, Tracy 85, 140
Schurke, Edward 134
Scofield, Tracy 128
Scribner, Karen 35, 70, 128
Seaman, Cathy 58, 128
Seaman, James 30, 134
Seitzinger, Chris 26, 70, 134
Shadwell, Debbie 70, 140
Setmayer, Allen 28, 29, 32, 34, 116,
128

Shaffer, Allen 134
Shaffer, Beth 140
Shearer, Todd 128
Short, Rory 128

Simac, Kevin 109, 113, 128, 157

Simac, Michele, 12. 114, 131, 134

Simmons, Donna 140

Sims, Cheryl 29, 140

Sipos, Kevin 140

Siurek, Susie 15, 140

Slusher, Jackie 134

Smejek, Matt 140

Smiedzinski, Carla 21, 134

Smiedzinski, Laura 129

Smith, Angie 134

Smith, Barry 135

Smith, Jerry, D. 135

Smith, Greg 87, 109, 113, 134

Smith, Jerry W., 134

Smith, Mike 128

Smith, Shane 134

Smith, Shelly 26, 27, 114, 140

Socket, Paul 128

Sopkowski, Barb 6, 34, 114, 134

Sparks, Lori 128

Spitz, Theresa 128
Spickard, Brad 134
Spoerner, Mark 134
Stammis, Martin 128
Stassin, Dan 26, 110, 140
St. Clair, Drew 134
Steele, Kellee 29, 34, 35, 101, 102,
122, 129

Steele, Todd 82, 92, 140
Stephens, Tina 27, 70, 129
Stepanovich, Marko 34, 129
Stettin, Joanne 70, 134
Stewart, Linda 29, 60, 135
Stinnett, Melissa 140
Stinnett, Tony 28, 29. 85, 129
Stokes, Darin 135
Stolte, Kelly 27, 129
Straka, Michael 135
Strayer, Tom 140
Stum, Steve 135
Sturgeon, Rodney 140

The champ. The result of winning is always
elation. Senior Jim Jones not only experienced
joy because of his success, but also an
advancement to the Semi-state finals.

188

Sullivan, Tom 135
Swanson, Treva 26, 29, 135
Szafarczyk, Julie 75, 140
Szafarczyk, Randy 85, 129
Szafasz. Jay 140
Szurgot, Brad 63, 128, 129
Szymanski, Rhonda 70, 140

Tapley, Dana 129
Taylor, Troy
Teague, Kim 140
Tedesco, Dave 129

Thiel, Betty 34, 35, 101, 116, 122, 129

Thomas, Linda 135

Thomas, Steve 140

Thompson, Ed 135

Thompson, James 129

Timm, Mark, 29, 140

Todd, Maureen 70, 135

Toler, Lisa 135

Tomasic, Sanya 26, 135

Tomasko, Scott

Tomich, Sladjana 140

Toren, Lori 34, 35, 131, 135

Toth, Ron 34, 129

Trimmer, Tammy 27, 140

Trimmer, Terry 135

Trivunovic, Jela 30, 31, 34, 135, 141
Trivunovic, Mike 132, 135
Troksa, Larry 4, 15, 34, 35, 86, 116,
129

Troksa, Tom 86, 135
Tucker, Cheryl 29, 129
Tucker, Shane 140, 166
Tumbula, Bryan 85, 135
Turner, Amy 34, 35, 110, 131, 135
Turner, Dave 140

Udchitz, Gary 135, 153
Uhter, Lorene 129
Uhter, Pat 129
Underwood, Dianna 26, 135
Urevig, Steve 135

Vacracos, Jim 135

Van Gorp, Lori 34, 35, 101, 114, 129,
173

Vargo, Mary 140
Vargo, Bill 135
Varner, Mike 129
Vasquez, Mary 129
Vaughan, Tom 140
Verhulst, Judy 34, 114, 135
Veronesi, John 15, 135
Vestal, Tim 140
Volpe, Gwen 26, 27, 34, 140
Voss, Donna 53, 126, 129

Wagman, Steve 140

Walker, Becky 129

Walters, Tom 29. 135, 144

Ward, Scott 135

Wasko, John 29, 60, 135

Wasserman, Kim 29, 34, 35, 131, 135

Wathen, Lori 129

Welch, Cindy 25, 34, 129

Welch, Laurie 140

Wegrzyn, Steve 129

Wenzel, Bill 123124

Wesolowski, Denise 26, 27, 34, 140

Wharton, Theresa 135

Wheeler, Jeff 129

Whelan, Dan 140
Whelan, Dave 27, 65, 129
White, Bill 30, 31, 135
White, Mike 34, 35, 66, 68, 78, 91,
92, 113, 129
White, Ray 140
Williams, Adam 135
Williams, Beth 140
Williams, Cheryl 135
Williams, Patty 135
Williams, Tina 140
Wilson, Dave 140
Wilson, Dianne 27, 32, 129
Wilson, Tammy 26, 135
Winkler, Cindy 27, 140
Winter, Randall 83, 109, 113, 129
Winter, Roger 129
Wirick, George 129
Wirth, Bill 30. 135
Witzke, Jeff 140
Woodworth, Ken 129
Woodworth, Ron 140
Woodworth, Penny 135
Wring, Larry 129
Wyatt, Cheryl 24, 135

Yoko, Mark 129
Yokubaitis, Christine 140

Zaicow, Lynette 29, 135
Zapinski, Paul 28, 29, 53, 85, 135
Zengler, Thad 64, 129
Zubrick, Rick 34, 129
Zylo, Anne 140

Domino Duo. After thirty minutes of lectures
the boredom and fatique begins to encompass the
bodies of sophomores Stacy Kellner and Don
Horvat. Elevating the feet is one common way to relax.

189

Typing blues. Sophomore Kim Miller realizes
that even as she leafs through her typing
workbook, she still can't occupy herself enough
to keep from getting bored.

Seasons fade as senioritis infests

It was a year just like any other.

It began in the usual way. Recuperating
from summer, buying school clothes, and
locating lockers represented the first
task tackled by the students. From
that emerged the daily routine of 8-3.
While some attended school solely for
the academic achievments, others
remained with athletic intentions.

These intentions proved rewarding
for the football team as well as the
fans. Weekly pep sessions, terrible
towels, and the sectional championship
ended an unforgettable season.

As this season faded away, another

much colder one errupted . . . winter.
Snowy days, blowing wind, and runny
noses were the signal that Jack Frost
was on his way.

Following the departure of Mr. Frost
arrived the anticipation of schools
ending. With graduation slowly developing
into a reality, senioritis infested the
school. This epidemic spread to the
underclassmen who were aching for
those lazy days in the sun, and
sleeping until noon.

As this epidemic ceased individuals
realized that this unforgettable
year was finally drawing to a close.

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Pick pocket. The decrease in enrollment and
the increase in the price of lunches made 1981-82
a year of contrast. Even with the change in prices
senior Tony Stinnett opts for a nutritional lunch.

Clay collage. Experimenting with clay may seem
like fun for most but to senior Rob Cederholm
it requires a technique as he demonstrates
"pushing clay" in Art class.

Celebrate good times. After the win over Hammond
High and their first Sectional title, the team
rejoiced in victory. The year proved rewarding
with trophies, plaques, and publicity.

191

Snowy outlook. A feeling of cool crispness wanders
through as people drive on the snowy roads. The
Calumet Region was hit by major snow storms
which caused school to close for two days.

Acknowledgements

As the saying "All good things must
come to an end" goes the 192-page
Reflector was no exception.

Before the Reflector could be
printed many things had to be done.
Copies had to be written, layouts
designed and pictures taken.

We would like to thank Root
Photographers for their group
pictures and candid shots.

We also owe a lot to our own
photography staff under the
supervision of chief photographer
Bill White who contributed many
candid photos.

Much help was also received
from the Panther Press staff and
editor Chris Cioroianu. From setting
type and artwork to writing captions
their help was greatly appreciated.

After all this was taken care of
the instructions were sent as
body copy-10 point Palatino and
all caps 8 point. These instructions
were sent to the American Yearbook
Company in Topeka, Kansas where
50 copies of the Reflector
were created.

We would like to extend our thanks
to Mr. Mike Hackleman and Miss Debbie
Shults of the American Yearbook
Company for their help and coopera-
tion. Lastly a great amount of
gratitude goes to our
advisors Miss Pat Clark and Mr.

Charles Hachler with whose help
and encouragement we were able to
make it through six deadlines.

Editors

Editor-in-Chief
Layout editor
Copy editor
Photography editor

Sonja Balac
Dan Penwitt
Cheryl Britton
Jela Trivunovic

Contributing Staff

Rick Bereolos
Kristin Blakslee
Marcia Boggs
Chris Cook

Bonnie Funk
Mileva Gligic
Robert King
Mike Perotti
Anne Rubacha

Business Staff

Denise Marren

Lisa Huddlestun

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